Scottish Rite 13th Degree Collar – Plain Crimson Velvet Royal Arch

Description

Scottish Rite 13th Degree Collar – Plain Crimson Velvet Royal Arch

Scottish Rite 13th Degree Collar in plain crimson velvet speaks with the quiet assurance of a brother who has journeyed through the Royal Arch of Solomon and earned the right to wear this station’s color. Crimson is not an incidental choice in Scottish Rite dress — it carries the weight of the Knight of the Ninth Arch degree and the solemn obligations taken in that chamber. This collar wears that history without embellishment, relying on the depth of the velvet and the richness of the burgundy-wine color to communicate rank rather than decoration.

The V-shaped collar drops in the classic Scottish Rite officer proportion, the two broad panels falling cleanly from the shoulders to the chest with the kind of drape that quality velvet fabric produces when cut on the correct grain. At 10 centimeters wide, the ribbon sits with enough presence on the chest to be immediately visible across the Lodge room, yet falls without bulk or stiffness through extended degree conferral ceremonies. A single gold metal fastener at the center neckline holds the collar in place with a clean, minimal closure that does not interrupt the plain face of the crimson panels.

Black fabric lines the back of the collar, a deliberate contrast that frames the crimson face from the reverse and provides a structured interior that keeps the velvet panels hanging flat against the body throughout the ceremony. That black back is also practical — it protects the velvet from perspiration and body contact during long Scottish Rite sessions, preserving the face fabric across years of degree work. The collar is specifically designed for the 13th degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, meaning every proportion, every color choice, and every construction detail aligns with the formal dress standard that AASR bodies expect at stated convocations.

Plain collars carry their own ceremony. In a room where many officers wear jeweled or embroidered pieces, the brother in clean crimson velvet draws a different kind of attention — one that speaks to the confidence of an officer who understands that rank needs no ornament to be recognized by those who know the degrees. The 13th degree represents one of the most symbolically rich stations of the Scottish Rite, and this collar honors that meaning without competing with it.

The gold hook fastener sits flush at the neckline and holds its position through active ceremony participation without requiring adjustment. The velvet face holds its color and nap through careful storage and repeated formal wear across full Scottish Rite seasons.

Product Features

Plain crimson velvet face in deep wine-red finish

Cut and finished without embellishment, the velvet delivers the 13th degree color with a depth and richness that flat woven alternatives cannot replicate under Lodge room lighting.

Classic V-shape drop in Scottish Rite officer proportion

The two broad collar panels fall from the shoulders with clean drape, sitting flat against the chest at the 10 cm ribbon width required for formal AASR degree wear.

Black fabric back lining with contrast finish

Frames the crimson face from the reverse and provides a structured interior layer that protects the velvet from contact wear through repeated Scottish Rite ceremony use.

Single gold metal hook fastener at center neckline

Closes the collar cleanly at the top with a minimal gold fitting that holds its position through the full degree session without snagging or pulling at the velvet face.

Specifications

• Color: Crimson velvet
• Back: Black fabric lining
• Width of Ribbon: 10 cm
• Degree: 13th Degree Scottish Rite — Royal Arch of Solomon / Knight of the Ninth Arch
• Fastener: Gold metal hook at neckline

FAQ

Q: Which Scottish Rite degree is this collar designed for?

A: This collar is specifically made for the 13th degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, known as the Royal Arch of Solomon or Knight of the Ninth Arch.

Q: What is the ribbon width of this collar?

A: The collar ribbon measures 10 centimeters wide, sitting at the proportion expected for formal AASR officer dress at stated Scottish Rite convocations.

Q: Is there any embroidery or jewel on this collar?

A: No — this is a plain crimson velvet collar with no embroidery, symbols, or jewel. The design relies on the depth of the crimson velvet and the clean V-shape silhouette for its formal presentation.

Q: How does the collar fasten at the neckline?

A: A single gold metal hook fastener sits at the center neckline, closing the collar cleanly and holding its position through the full ceremony without adjustment.