Officers Malta Regulation Collar – Black Moire SGLOM Badge – Swivel Hook

Description

Officers Malta Regulation Collar – Black Moire SGLOM Badge – Swivel Hook

Black moire ribbon holds its surface pattern through years of ceremony wear in a way that plain black ribbon cannot. The watered silk weave running through the 11 centimeter wide ribbon body shifts under chapter lighting as the officer moves, and that movement quality is what separates a correctly specified Malta officer collar from a flat substitute that reads as approximate rather than regulation. Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta dress standards are not approximate.

The embroidered badge at the base of the collar carries the full inscription SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE OF MALTA AF and AM in the circular arrangement the order places its identification on officer regalia at this level. The badge sits where the two collar panels meet at the front drop point, centered on the chest when worn. Its position there is not decorative placement. It is the focal point the collar was constructed to carry, and the embroidery holds the lettering and the square and compasses symbol within it at the precision the SGLOM officer dress standard demands.

Moire ribbon at 11 centimeters wide produces the visual weight this collar requires. Narrower ribbon reads as collar jewelry rather than officer insignia. At this width, the black moire drapes across the shoulders and falls to the chest drop with the substantial hang that Malta ceremony protocol expects from its officer collars. The ribbon width is part of the specification, not an aesthetic choice, and the 11 centimeter measurement here meets the regulation standard.

Two Maltese cross elements sit at the shoulder positions of the collar, placed at the upper panels where the collar lies across the shoulder surface. These crosses read clearly under chapter room lighting against the black moire ground, providing the rank and order identification that visiting Malta officers from other jurisdictions will recognize immediately upon entering the room.

The black back construction gives the collar its clean reverse presentation when the officer turns during procession or degree work. A collar that shows an unfinished or contrasting reverse undermines the complete presentation SGLOM ceremony occasions demand. Black back against black moire front maintains consistency from every angle in the chapter room.

At the base of the collar, a swivel hook provides the attachment point for a jewel when the officer carries one appropriate to his position. The swivel mechanism allows the jewel to hang and orient correctly without torquing the collar body or pulling the badge off center. An officer who has invested in a SGLOM jewel needs the collar hardware to support that investment correctly.

For the Malta officer who attends stated chapter meetings, formal communications, and installation ceremonies within the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta structure, this collar meets the regulation specification the order places on its officers.

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Specifications

• Collar Type: SGLOM Officer Collar
• Ribbon: Black moire
• Width: 11 cm
• Badge: Embroidered with SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE OF MALTA AF and AM
• Color: Black
• Jewel Attachment: Swivel hook at bottom

Q: What width is the moire ribbon on this collar?

A: The black moire ribbon measures 11 centimeters wide, which meets the visual weight and drape specification the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta officer collar standard requires.

Q: Does this collar support jewel attachment?

A: Yes. A swivel hook sits at the base of the collar and provides a secure attachment point for any SGLOM officer jewel, allowing the jewel to hang and orient correctly without pulling the collar body off center.

Q: What does the embroidered badge on this collar display?

A: The badge carries the full circular inscription SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE OF MALTA AF and AM with the square and compasses symbol, embroidered at the front drop point where the two collar panels meet.

Q: What occasions is this Malta collar built for?

A: This collar is built for stated SGLOM chapter meetings, formal communications, officer installations, and any ceremony where Malta officer dress regulation applies.

Product Features

Black moire ribbon at 11 centimeter regulation width

The watered silk pattern in the moire shifts under chapter lighting as the officer moves, producing the surface quality and visual weight the SGLOM officer collar specification requires at this rank level.

Embroidered SGLOM badge at front drop point

The circular badge carries the full Sovereign Grand Lodge of Malta inscription and square and compasses embroidery, centered at the collar base where the two panels meet and the chapter room eye moves first.

Swivel hook base for jewel attachment

The swivel mechanism holds the attached jewel in correct orientation without torquing the collar body, allowing the officer to carry rank jewel and collar as a complete presentation through the full ceremony.

Black back construction for complete presentation

The black reverse maintains a consistent appearance from every angle during procession and degree work, ensuring no unfinished surface is visible when the officer turns through Malta ceremony protocol.