Masonic Scottish Rite AASR 18th Degree Knight Rose-Croix Pelican Apron

Description

Masonic Scottish Rite AASR 18th Degree Knight Rose-Croix Pelican Apron

The pelican feeding her young from her own breast is one of the oldest symbols of self-sacrifice in Western tradition, and within the 18th degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite it carries the full weight of that meaning. A Knight Rose-Croix who wears this emblem on his apron at degree ceremony is not wearing decoration. He is wearing a statement about the virtues the degree demands, charity given without counting the cost and dedication to the brotherhood that outlasts any single ceremony. The pelican emblem worked at the center of this white apron body places that statement exactly where the 18th degree ritual requires it.

Red moire ribbon frames the white apron body on all sides, forming the V-shaped collar above and the full border below. Moire ribbon in ceremony wear carries a surface quality that plain ribbon cannot match. The watered pattern in the weave shifts under degree room lighting as the officer moves, giving the red border a visual depth that reads as considered material choice rather than basic trim. Red in the Knight Rose-Croix degree context is not arbitrary. It connects directly to the color symbolism of the 18th degree and appears consistently across the regalia of officers working at this level of the Scottish Rite.

The apron measures 350mm wide by 300mm high, placing it at the standard dimension for Scottish Rite degree aprons at this level. That width gives the white apron body enough field to present the pelican emblem at the size the degree ceremony demands, large enough to read clearly from across the room yet proportioned correctly against the red moire border on all sides. Soft padding behind the apron body keeps the front presentation flat and correctly positioned through a full degree session without the folding or shifting that an unpadded apron body develops during extended ceremony work.

The material used for the apron body is imitation or lambskin leather, both of which hold the white ground cleanly and provide the structured base that allows the pelican emblem to sit without distortion. Lambskin in Masonic apron tradition carries its own degree significance, connecting the piece to the initiation ritual where the apron is first presented to the candidate. At the 18th degree level, that connection runs through every ceremony where this apron is worn.

A rear pocket sits behind the apron body suitable for holding a Lodge jewel or officer gloves without creating front bulk. The adjustable belt uses a gold plated snake fitting that matches the warm tone register of the pelican emblem at the center, securing at the waist with a single press and holding its position through the full degree ceremony without requiring adjustment.

For a Mason working the 18th degree of the Scottish Rite, this apron carries the symbol, the color, and the construction that Knight Rose-Croix ceremony demands.

For the Degree That Changed You

FAQ

Q: What degree is this apron designed for?

A: This apron is designed specifically for the 18th degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, worn by Knights Rose-Croix at degree ceremonies and formal Scottish Rite occasions.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of this apron?

A: The apron measures 350mm wide by 300mm high, sized correctly for Scottish Rite degree apron wear at the 18th degree level.

Q: What material is the apron body made from?

A: The apron body is made from imitation or lambskin leather, providing a clean white ground and structured base for the pelican emblem at the center.

Q: Does this apron include padding and a pocket?

A: Yes. Soft padding is built behind the apron body for flat front presentation, and a rear pocket accommodates officer gloves or a Lodge jewel without front bulk.

Product Features

Red moire ribbon border with watered surface pattern

Finest quality moire ribbon framing the full apron perimeter and V-shaped collar, presenting the red border with visual depth that shifts under degree room lighting as the officer moves.

Pelican emblem centered on white apron body

Knight Rose-Croix pelican symbol worked at the center of the white field, sized and positioned for clear reading from across the Scottish Rite degree room.

Imitation or lambskin leather apron body

White leather ground holds its clean presentation and provides the structured base that keeps the pelican emblem sitting flat without distortion through active degree ceremony use.

Soft padding behind apron body

Built-in padding keeps the front presentation flat and correctly positioned through a full 18th degree session without folding or shifting during ceremony movement.

Gold plated snake belt fitting

Adjustable belt secured with a gold plated snake fitting that holds its position through the full degree ceremony without slipping or requiring mid-session adjustment.

Rear pocket

Positioned behind the apron body at suitable depth for officer gloves or a Lodge jewel without creating visible bulk at the front.

Specifications

• Material: Moire ribbon border, imitation or lambskin leather apron body
• Size: Width 350mm, Height 300mm
• Belt: Adjustable with gold plated snake fitting
• Pocket: Rear pocket
• Padding: Soft padding behind apron body
• Ribbon: Finest quality red moire ribbon