Past High Priest Royal Arch Apron – Red Velvet Gold Fringe

Description

Past High Priest Royal Arch Apron – Red Velvet Gold Fringe

Past High Priest Royal Arch Apron worn in Massachusetts Chapter carries one of the most layered symbol sets visible on any officer apron within the Royal Arch tradition. Two distinct emblems anchor this apron’s face. The Triple Tau within its circular device sits centered on the flap in gold against the white satin body, marking the wearer’s Royal Arch degree standing at a glance. Below on the apron body, a multi-panel heraldic shield displays the color bars of Royal Arch Chapter symbolism, flanked on both sides by decorative scrollwork that frames the central device with formal ceremony-appropriate weight.

Hand embroidery with bullion and silk threads produces both emblems. Bullion thread carries a metallic density that flat printed or woven alternatives cannot replicate, and the dimensional quality it adds to each embroidered line means the symbols read with depth rather than flatness from across the Chapter room. Silk thread fills the color panels of the heraldic shield with a sheen that holds under Lodge lighting, keeping the multi-color display crisp and readable through the full ceremony.

Red velvet ribbon forms the 2-inch border that runs the perimeter of both the apron body and the flap. Velvet at this width has a pile that catches light differently from grosgrain or satin ribbon, adding a richness to the border line that reinforces the prestige of the Past High Priest rank. Golden metallic braid runs along both edges of that velvet border, a double-line detail that frames the red pile between two bright metallic tracks and sharpens the boundary between border and white apron face.

Golden metallic fringe, cut to 1.5 inches, falls from the lower edge of the apron body and from the flap perimeter. The fringe drapes consistently at that length, moving with the wearer during processional and standing clean when stationary. At 14 inches high by 16 inches wide, the apron body proportions sit correctly at the waist for formal Massachusetts Chapter wear, and those measurements exclude the fringe, meaning the full visual presence extends further downward when worn.

A red fine polyester lining covers the reverse, finished with a glove pocket built into the back panel. The adjustable waist belt runs through the lining and fastens with a golden metal snake fastener, a hardware choice that holds position through the full degree night without slipping or requiring mid-ceremony correction. Dry cleaning preserves the bullion thread tension, the velvet pile, and the silk thread sheen across years of Chapter attendance. The golden metallic braid along the velvet border edges holds its brightness through repeated storage and use cycles.

Product Features

Hand embroidered Triple Tau circular emblem on apron flap

Bullion and silk threads build the Royal Arch degree emblem with dimensional depth, readable from across the Chapter room under Lodge ceremony lighting.

Multi-panel heraldic shield with decorative scrollwork on apron body

Displays Royal Arch Chapter color symbolism across multiple panels, flanked by embroidered scrollwork that frames the central device with formal ceremonial weight.

2-inch red velvet ribbon border with golden metallic braid on both edges

The velvet pile adds richness to the border line, while dual metallic braid tracks frame it on each side and sharpen the boundary against the white apron face.

1.5-inch golden metallic fringe on apron body and flap

Falls with consistent drape at ceremonial length, moving naturally during processional and holding clean when the wearer stands at station.

Glove pocket in red fine polyester reverse lining

Built into the back panel for secure storage of dress gloves throughout Chapter meetings and formal degree conferral evenings.

Adjustable waist belt with golden metal snake fastener

Accommodates a range of waist sizes with a fastener that locks in place and holds its position through the complete duration of a Chapter ceremony.

Specifications

• Material: High-quality polyester, satin, silk threads, bullion thread
• Colour: Red velvet with gold embroidery
• Apron Size: 14 inch high x 16 inch wide (excluding fringe)
• Border: Red velvet ribbon, 2 inch wide, golden metallic braid on both edges
• Fringe: Golden metallic, 1.5 inch wide
• Waist Belt: Adjustable with golden metal snake fastener
• Lining: Red fine polyester with glove pocket
• Care Instructions: Dry clean only

FAQ

Q: Which rank and chapter regulation is this apron made for?

A: This apron is made for Past High Priests of the Royal Arch Chapter, built to Massachusetts regulation proportions and design standards, including the correct border width, fringe length, and emblem placement.

Q: What type of thread is used for the embroidery on this apron?

A: The emblems are hand embroidered using bullion and silk threads. Bullion thread provides dimensional metallic depth on the Triple Tau and border detailing, while silk thread fills the heraldic shield color panels with a formal sheen.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of the apron body?

A: The apron body measures 14 inches high by 16 inches wide. These dimensions exclude the 1.5-inch golden metallic fringe, so the full visual drop when worn is greater than the body measurement alone.

Q: Does this apron include a glove pocket?

A: Yes. The red fine polyester reverse lining includes a built-in glove pocket, providing secure storage for dress gloves during Chapter meetings without requiring a separate carrying case.

Q: How should this apron be maintained over time?

A: Dry clean only. This preserves the bullion thread tension, the velvet ribbon pile, and the silk thread sheen in the heraldic shield panels across extended ceremonial use.