Scottish Rite 9th Degree Sash Black Moire – Nine Red Roses Elu of the Nine

Description

Scottish Rite 9th Degree Sash Black Moire – Nine Red Roses Elu of the Nine

Scottish Rite 9th Degree Sash carries the weight of degree symbolism in every detail of its construction. Black moire ribbon runs the full length of the sash, its surface carrying the distinctive light-catching wave pattern that separates moire from plain satin, the fabric shifting between deep black and subtle sheen as it moves under Lodge lighting. At the pointed V-tip, nine red rosettes sit across the face in a spread arrangement, their circular petal detailing raised against the black ground, each one representing a foundational element of the Elu of the Nine degree within Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.

Nine roses on the 9th Degree sash are not decorative choice alone. They carry the emblematic language of fidelity, honor, and the teachings specific to this degree level, so a Brother wearing this sash communicates advancement and understanding to every informed eye in the chapter room. The rosettes read with full contrast against the black moire ground, their red tones holding depth and saturation that pulls focus to the tip where degree identification sits.

At 10 centimeters wide, the sash body has the presence to sit clearly across the chest and shoulder without appearing narrow or insubstantial in formal Scottish Rite dress. The moire ribbon at this width drapes with natural composure, lying flat across the body without curling at the edges or twisting along the length. Black moire holds its wave pattern through repeated wear and careful storage, the fabric structure maintaining its surface character longer than plain weave alternatives.

For Scottish Rite members at the 9th Degree level, this sash is the correct formal accessory for degree conferrals, reunion weekends, and AASR chapter occasions where rank display through proper regalia is observed. Yet the sash wears with restraint, the black body keeping visual attention directed to the nine rosettes at the tip rather than the fabric itself.

The black moire ribbon body lies flat and composed across the shoulder through the full length of Scottish Rite ceremony without curling, twisting, or losing its drape at the edges.

Product Features

Black Moire Ribbon Body – Full Length

Distinctive wave-pattern moire fabric runs the complete sash length, its surface shifting between deep black and subtle sheen under Lodge lighting, 10 cm wide for formal ceremonial presence.

Nine Red Rosettes at V-Tip

Circular petal-detail rosettes in red sit across the pointed end in a spread arrangement, each representing the emblematic teaching of the 9th Degree Elu of the Nine within Scottish Rite AASR.

10 cm Ceremonial Width

Sash body width provides the formal visual presence required for Scottish Rite degree occasions, wide enough to carry the nine rosette arrangement without crowding and narrow enough for composed drape.

Degree-Specific Symbolic Design

Nine roses correspond directly to the Elu of the Nine, 9th Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, making this sash the correct emblematic accessory for that degree level.

Specifications

Material: Black Moire Ribbon Width: 10 cm Design: Nine Red Roses at V-Tip Degree: Scottish Rite AASR 9th Degree Rank Represented: Elu of the Nine – Elected Knight of the Nine

FAQ

Q: Which Scottish Rite degree and rank is this sash designed for?

A: This sash is designed for the 9th Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, representing the Elu of the Nine, also known as the Elected Knight of the Nine, worn during degree conferrals and formal AASR chapter occasions.

Q: What do the nine roses on the sash represent?

A: The nine rosettes carry the emblematic symbolism of the 9th Degree, representing fidelity, honor, and the core teachings of the Elu of the Nine within Scottish Rite Masonic tradition.

Q: What is the width of the sash and what fabric is it made from?

A: The sash is made from black moire ribbon and measures 10 centimeters wide, providing the formal drape and wave-pattern surface finish appropriate for Scottish Rite ceremonial dress.

Q: How should this sash be stored between Scottish Rite occasions?

A: Store flat or rolled loosely in a protective case to preserve the moire wave pattern and prevent creasing along the ribbon body between degree occasions and reunion weekends.