Past Master Blue Lodge Chain Collar – Gold Plated Blue Velvet

Description

Past Master Blue Lodge Chain Collar – Gold Plated Blue Velvet

Few pieces worn in a Blue Lodge room carry the immediate recognition of a Past Master Blue Lodge Chain Collar. The chain collar is not simply decorative. It is a declaration of service, worn by a Brother who has presided over his Lodge and completed that tenure with the respect of the membership. When that collar settles around the neck and chest for the first time after the gavel passes, every Brother present in the Lodge ceremony understands what it represents.

Navy blue velvet forms the backing, running the full oval of the collar from shoulder to shoulder and down to the center chest. The velvet catches no light of its own, acting instead as a quiet ground that makes every gold element above it stand forward. That contrast between deep blue and high-polish gold is not accidental. It is one of the oldest visual combinations in Blue Lodge tradition, and it works because the eye reads it immediately without confusion.

Gold plated rectangular plaques line the full length of the collar, each one carrying the Square and Compass emblem in raised relief against the polished surface. The plaques are connected by circular gold rosette links, each rosette pressed to the same diameter and spaced evenly around the oval. The uniformity of the link spacing matters in a ceremonial piece like this one. Irregularity in the chain would draw the eye for the wrong reason. Here the spacing is consistent, so the eye follows the full arc of the collar without interruption.

A gold safety chain hangs from one side of the collar, a practical security feature that ensures the piece does not shift or drop during Lodge ceremony movement. It connects cleanly at both ends and lies flat against the velvet when not in use. The gold-plated finish on the plaques, rosettes, and safety chain maintains a uniform tone across all metal elements, so no single component appears lighter or darker than the rest.

The blue velvet backing sits against the neckline and shoulders without stiffness, conforming to the wearer’s frame and holding the chain in its correct ceremonial position. Past Master rank within Blue Lodge tradition carries specific expectations for how an officer presents himself at formal Lodge functions, and the chain collar is the piece most associated with that rank in the room. This collar meets those expectations through consistent construction and a finish that holds across years of regular officer collar use.

The circular gold rosette connectors maintain their pressed form and spacing through repeated wearing without distortion or gap-widening between links.

Product Features

Gold Plated Rectangular Plaques with Square and Compass

Each plaque along the collar carries the Square and Compass in raised relief on a gold plated surface, identifying the Past Master rank clearly to every Brother present during Blue Lodge ceremony.

Circular Gold Rosette Link Connectors

Uniformly spaced circular rosette links connect each plaque around the full oval of the collar, maintaining even spacing and a consistent gold tone that holds the chain’s formal profile through regular officer collar use.

Navy Blue Velvet Backing

Deep navy blue velvet lines the full collar oval, providing a quiet contrasting ground that draws the eye to the gold plated plaques and keeps the velvet backing sitting flat against the neckline and shoulders.

Gold Safety Chain

A gold plated safety chain extends from one side of the collar, securing the piece in position during Lodge ceremony and lying flat against the velvet when at rest.

Specifications

• Finish: Gold Plated
• Backing: Blue Velvet
• Emblems: Square and Compass on each plaque

FAQ

Q: What Masonic emblem appears on the plaques of this chain collar?

A: Each gold plated rectangular plaque carries the Square and Compass in raised relief, the core emblem of Blue Lodge tradition, identifying the Past Master rank throughout Lodge ceremony.

Q: Does this collar include any security fitting to keep it in place?

A: Yes, a gold plated safety chain extends from one side of the collar, securing it in position during Lodge ceremony so the chain does not shift during movement.

Q: What is the backing material on this chain collar?

A: The backing is navy blue velvet, running the full oval of the collar from shoulder to shoulder, providing a deep blue ground that contrasts with the gold plated chain and plaques.

Q: Is this collar appropriate for formal Blue Lodge meetings?

A: Yes, this chain collar is constructed to the ceremonial standard expected for a Past Master in formal Blue Lodge functions, with gold plated metalwork and blue velvet backing appropriate for officer collar wear at Lodge meetings.