30th Degree Scottish Rite Apron – White & Black

Description

Scottish Rite 30th Degree Knight Kadosh Apron – White – Black

Reaching the Scottish Rite 30th Degree Knight Kadosh Apron marks a threshold in a Brother’s Scottish Rite journey that few attain and none forget. The Knight Kadosh degree carries weight both in its ceremony and in the regalia that accompanies it. This apron answers that weight with a considered construction built around two materials that have carried meaning in Masonic tradition for generations: white and black.

The white satin body forms the apron’s center panel, its surface smooth and formal against formal attire. The dark border panel runs in a deep, clean V across the flap, meeting the white satin at a crisp line that holds without wavering or distorting across the width of the piece. Finest quality moire ribbon frames the full perimeter, its subtle woven sheen distinguishing the edge finish from ordinary ribbon trim. Moire catches light differently at different angles, and on an apron worn through Scottish Rite ceremony, that quality gives the border a presence that flat ribbon does not produce.

A red Maltese Cross sits at the apex of the dark flap, rendered with clean edges and a consistent red tone. It identifies the degree instantly from across the Lodge room, placed where it will be seen by every Brother present. Below it on the white satin panel, the initials C.K.H. appear in silver Gothic lettering, each character distinct and legible, referencing the degree’s traditional Latin inscription. That detail connects the apron directly to the Knight Kadosh degree ritual, grounding it in the actual ceremony rather than generic Scottish Rite officer wear.

Apron dimensions measure 350 mm wide by 300 mm high, a proportioned size that sits correctly on the body of a standing Brother without excess fabric pulling at the waist or flap sitting too high on the chest. An adjustable belt closes with a gold-plated snake fitting that locks cleanly and accommodates a range of waist sizes without readjustment during degree ceremony. The rear carries a pocket within the lining, and soft padding behind the center panel keeps the apron sitting flush against the body.

Available in imitation leather and lambskin, the apron offers each Brother the material choice that fits his Lodge’s tradition and his own preference. The back carries a black ground with a red cross design, extending the degree’s symbolic colors to every face of the piece. Care is dry clean only, which preserves the moire ribbon finish and the white satin center through years of Scottish Rite ceremony use.

Every element here connects back to the Knight Kadosh tradition. Nothing is decorative without purpose, and nothing is added without a reason.

The gold-plated snake fitting holds its plating and its tension through repeated use without separating from the belt backing.

Product Features

Red Maltese Cross on Dark Flap Apex

Positioned at the top center of the dark border flap, the red Maltese Cross marks the Knight Kadosh 30th degree and reads clearly across the Lodge room during Scottish Rite ceremony.

C.K.H. Gothic Lettering on White Satin Panel

Silver Gothic lettering spells C.K.H. across the white satin center panel, referencing the Knight Kadosh degree’s traditional inscription and grounding the apron in formal degree ceremony context.

Finest Quality Moire Ribbon Border

Moire ribbon frames the full apron perimeter with a subtle woven sheen that shifts with light, giving the edge a distinction that flat ribbon trim does not produce at this degree level.

Black Ground with Red Cross Design on Reverse

The reverse side carries a black ground with a red cross design, extending the degree’s symbolic colors through every face of the apron during degree ceremony use.

Adjustable Belt with Gold-Plated Snake Fitting

The belt adjusts to fit a wide range of waist sizes and closes with a gold-plated snake fitting that holds firmly through the full Knight Kadosh ceremony without loosening.

Available in Imitation Leather and Lambskin

Both material options carry the same white and black presentation with consistent color across the full apron surface, allowing each Brother to select the material that fits his tradition.

Specifications

• Material: White and Black fabric (Imitation or Lambskin Leather)
• Color: White, Black, and Red
• Size: 350 mm wide x 300 mm high
• Belt: Adjustable Belt with Gold-Plated Snake Fitting
• Pocket: Rear Pocket
• Padding: Soft Padding
• Care Instructions: Dry clean only

FAQ

Q: What are the exact dimensions of this apron?

A: The apron measures 350 mm wide by 300 mm high, with an adjustable belt that accommodates a range of waist sizes via a gold-plated snake fitting.

Q: What does the C.K.H. lettering on the center panel refer to?

A: C.K.H. references the traditional Latin inscription associated with the Knight Kadosh 30th degree within Scottish Rite ceremony, connecting the apron directly to the ritual context of that degree.

Q: Is this apron available in lambskin as well as imitation leather?

A: Yes, both imitation leather and lambskin options are available, each maintaining the same white and black color presentation with a consistent finish across the full apron surface.

Q: How should this apron be cleaned and stored?

A: Dry clean only. Store flat or in a fitted case between Scottish Rite ceremonies to preserve the moire ribbon border and white satin center panel finish.