Scottish Rite Master Mason Sash – Turquoise Moire Red Border

Description

Scottish Rite Master Mason Sash – Turquoise Moire Red Border

Scottish Rite Master Mason Sash worn across the chest carries symbolic weight that a Mason who has progressed through the AASR degrees understands immediately. This sash is built from turquoise moire ribbon, an 11-centimeter-wide band whose surface shifts and catches light differently as the wearer moves through the Lodge room. That light-responsive quality is intrinsic to moire construction, and it gives the sash a visual depth that solid-color flat ribbon cannot produce at any width.

A red border runs the full length of both edges, framing the turquoise field from shoulder to hip with a clean, continuous contrast line. The pairing of turquoise and red is not arbitrary in Scottish Rite ceremonial tradition. Turquoise carries associations with wisdom and clarity of purpose within the AASR degree structure, while the red border edge marks the courage and sacrifice the degree teachings reference directly. When these two colors meet at that 11-centimeter band width, the sash communicates rank and degree standing through color alone, before any jewel or emblem is examined.

A skull and crossbones emblem sits near the upper shoulder end of the sash, machine positioned against the black field visible in that section of the ribbon. This motif carries specific degree symbolism within Scottish Rite work, referencing mortality and the transformative themes that appear across multiple higher degrees. A red circular accent appears near the lower pointed end of the sash, anchoring the terminal with a color note that echoes the border and completes the full sash composition.

The moire ribbon itself is selected for its sheen quality and structural consistency. At 11 centimeters, the sash sits with authority across the chest and shoulder, wide enough to display the border contrast clearly but proportioned to drape naturally without bulk. Scottish Rite officers and Master Masons who wear sashes across multiple ceremony nights know that ribbon quality determines how the piece holds its drape over time. Moire ribbon at this grade resists flattening that cheaper weaves develop after repeated folding and storage.

A complete color shade guarantee covers this sash, ensuring the turquoise and red received match what is shown. For Lodges where multiple members wear matching sashes during degree conferral or formal meetings, that shade consistency matters to the uniformity of the officer line as presented to candidates and visiting brothers.

Degree ceremony wear in Scottish Rite chapter work demands pieces that hold their visual standard across the full evening. The red border on this sash stays clean-edged along both lengths, and the moire surface retains its characteristic shimmer through the ceremony’s complete duration.

Product Features

Turquoise moire ribbon body, 11cm wide

The moire weave produces a light-shifting surface across the full sash width that distinguishes this piece visually from flat-ribbon alternatives at formal Scottish Rite ceremonies.

Red border running full length of both edges

Frames the turquoise field with a continuous contrast line from shoulder to tip, reinforcing the degree color symbolism of the AASR tradition.

Skull and crossbones emblem near upper shoulder end

Carries specific Scottish Rite degree symbolism referencing mortality and transformation, positioned clearly against the sash body for recognition across the Lodge room.

Red circular accent at lower pointed end

Echoes the border color at the sash terminal, completing the full compositional balance of the piece from shoulder to tip.

Complete color shade guarantee

Ensures turquoise and red shades match the product shown, supporting consistent presentation across Lodge sets and officer lines.

Specifications

• Ribbon Color: Turquoise with red border
• Ribbon Width: 11cm
• Material: Moire ribbon
• Rite: Scottish Rite AASR Master Mason
• Guarantee: Complete color shade guarantee

FAQ

Q: Which degree or rank is this sash designed for?

A: This sash is made for Master Masons within the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, worn during AASR degree ceremonies and formal Lodge meetings where Scottish Rite officer dress is observed.

Q: What does the turquoise and red color combination represent?

A: Within Scottish Rite tradition, turquoise is associated with wisdom and clarity of purpose, while the red border references courage and sacrifice, themes that run through the AASR degree teachings.

Q: What is the exact width of the sash ribbon?

A: The moire ribbon measures 11 centimeters in width, a proportion that drapes naturally across the chest and shoulder while displaying the full border contrast clearly.

Q: What does the skull and crossbones emblem on the sash signify?

A: The skull and crossbones is a recognized Scottish Rite degree symbol referencing mortality and the transformative themes present across multiple higher degrees within the AASR structure.

Q: Does the color shade vary between orders?

A: No. A complete color shade guarantee ensures the turquoise and red on the sash received match the product shown, making it suitable for Lodges sourcing multiple pieces for a uniform officer presentation.