Knights Templar Commandery Crown Cap Purple Velvet White – Grand Encampment

Description

Knights Templar Commandery Crown Cap Purple Velvet White – Grand Encampment

Few titles in Freemasonry carry the weight of Past Most Eminent Grand Master, and the cap that accompanies that rank speaks before the Brother does. Knights Templar Commandery Crown Cap Purple Velvet White builds its presence from the ground up, a white structured crown rising above a deep purple velvet band that wraps the full circumference with the authority the Grand Encampment demands. Two gold braid bands border the top and bottom edges of the purple band, and a gold twisted rope cord runs the seam between the white crown and the velvet below, finishing that join with the kind of detail that separates ceremonial regalia from decorative headwear.

Purple velvet carries its own history in Masonic and chivalric tradition, and the depth of color in this band holds across every lighting condition a Commandery room presents. The white crown above it does not compete with that color, it frames it, drawing the eye naturally to the purple band where the gold machine embroidered Cross of Lorraine sits centered on the front panel. Gold embroidered olive branch sprigs extend from either side of the cross, spreading outward along the purple velvet in a symmetrical design that fills the band without crowding the central emblem. That emblem placement requires the embroidery to register correctly on velvet, where the pile can shift thread placement if the backing and tension are not controlled precisely.

Gold bullion wire trim runs through the construction, visible in the cord detail along the crown seam and in the tassel drops that sit at the side of the cap where the cord meets the band. Bullion wire at this grade holds its shape and color through years of ceremonial wear without the tarnishing and flattening that affects lesser metallic trim when it is exposed to handling and storage over time. Knights Templar formal regalia, Commandery officer wear, Grand Encampment ceremony dress, chivalric degree headwear, and Past Officer cap tradition all describe the occasions this cap is built to meet with the correct visual authority.

Available in different size options, the cap fits the Brother correctly from the first wearing without requiring adjustment that might disturb the cord trim or the velvet pile at the band. Comfort across a full Commandery ceremony matters as much as appearance, and a cap that fits well sits level and still throughout the meeting rather than requiring the Brother to make small corrections that draw attention during formal proceedings.

Craftsmen bring the white crown, purple velvet band, gold braid borders, and bullion wire trim into a single construction where every element serves the whole rather than competing for attention. The result is a cap that reads as a unified piece of formal regalia, which is precisely what the Past Most Eminent Grand Master’s office requires.

The gold twisted rope cord at the crown seam holds its position firmly through repeated wear without separating from the velvet band it connects below.

Product Features

White structured crown with deep purple velvet circumference band

The white crown and purple velvet band deliver the Grand Encampment color combination in a classic pillbox form, with the contrast between the two panels visible from across the Commandery room.

Gold machine embroidered Cross of Lorraine centered on purple velvet band

The Knights Templar cross emblem sits centered on the front panel with gold olive branch sprigs extending outward on both sides, machine embroidered to hold precise registration against the velvet pile.

Twin gold braid bands bordering the top and bottom of the purple velvet band

Two parallel gold braid bands frame the full circumference of the purple velvet panel, giving the cap its formal horizontal structure and reinforcing the gold embroidery tone across the complete band.

Gold twisted rope cord along the crown to band seam

Running the full circumference join between the white crown and the purple velvet band, the gold rope cord finishes the seam cleanly and adds a raised tonal element that catches light during ceremony.

Gold bullion wire trim and tassel drops

Bullion wire trim runs through the cord and tassel construction, holding its shape and warm gold tone through years of Commandery wear without flattening or tarnishing under repeated handling.

Available in multiple size options for a correct ceremonial fit

Size options allow the Brother to select a precise fit so the cap sits level and stable throughout the full ceremony without requiring adjustment during formal Commandery proceedings.

Specifications

• Material: Purple velvet
• Crown: White structured body
• Trim: Gold braid, gold bullion wire
• Emblem: Machine embroidered Knights Templar Cross of Lorraine with olive branch sprigs
• Available: Multiple size options

FAQ

Q: Which rank and organization is this crown cap made for?

A: This cap is made for the Past Most Eminent Grand Master of a Grand Encampment Knights Templar Commandery, carrying the purple velvet, white crown, and gold embroidered Knights Templar emblem associated with that senior chivalric rank.

Q: What does the emblem on the front of the cap represent?

A: The gold embroidered Cross of Lorraine centered on the purple velvet band is a recognized Knights Templar symbol, flanked by gold olive branch sprigs that complete the ceremonial insignia of the Grand Encampment rank.

Q: Is this cap available in different sizes?

A: Yes. The cap is available in multiple size options so the Brother can select a correct fit that keeps the cap sitting level and stable throughout Commandery ceremony without adjustment.

Q: How should this cap be stored to protect the velvet and bullion trim?

A: Storing the cap in a structured crown cap case away from direct pressure preserves the purple velvet pile and prevents the gold bullion wire trim and cord from flattening or distorting between Commandery meetings.