Secretary Treasurer Allied Masonic Degrees Apron – Kelly Green Velvet Gold Braid

Description

Secretary Treasurer Allied Masonic Degrees Apron – Kelly Green Velvet Gold Braid

Secretary Treasurer Allied Masonic Degrees Apron carries the dual office identity of two of the most consequential administrative roles a Chapter can assign. Secretary and Treasurer share this apron design within the Allied Masonic Degrees tradition — two distinct functions united under a single piece of ceremonial dress, their combined responsibility represented through the crossed key and quill emblem centered on the white apron body. The key speaks to custodianship of resources. The quill speaks to the record of proceedings. Crossed together, they form an emblem specific to this office that no other apron in the Lodge room duplicates.

Kelly green velvet borders the apron body and the triangular flap, its deep pile giving the green a richness that flat ribbon or grosgrain trim cannot produce at this shade. Kelly green within the Allied Masonic Degrees carries the weight of the organization’s color tradition — a specific green, not forest, not olive, not sage — and the velvet pile ensures that color reads with full saturation under Chapter meeting room lighting. Along the inner edge of the green velvet border runs a quarter-inch golden metallic braid, a narrow accent line that separates the velvet from the white apron body with a precision detail that rewards close examination without drawing attention away from the central emblem.

The crossed key and quill sit centered on the white apron field, positioned at the visual center of the body so they command the presentation from the moment the apron is tied at the waist. Above them, on the green velvet flap, a gold metal triangle jewel with cross sits pinned — the insignia of the Allied Masonic Degrees office, detachable and specific to the degree tradition. These two elements — the emblem on the body and the jewel on the flap — work together to identify both the organization and the office without requiring text or additional decoration on the white field.

An adjustable belt with a gold-plated snake fitting secures the apron at the waist, the gold hardware tying to the metallic braid accent and the flap jewel in a color relationship that reads as composed across the full front presentation. The snake fitting closes cleanly and holds its set position through the full Chapter meeting without requiring adjustment between proceedings. For an officer whose role demands attention to detail in every record kept and every account maintained, the apron worn to Chapter should reflect that same standard of precision — and this piece does.

Standard sizing accommodates the range of officers serving in the Secretary and Treasurer roles across Allied Masonic Degrees Chapters. The velvet border holds its pile and its kelly green depth through repeated formal wear, and the gold metallic braid maintains its accent line without tarnishing or lifting at the border edge. White apron body, kelly green velvet, quarter-inch gold braid, crossed key and quill — each element present for a reason, none present without one. The reinforced snap closure at the belt holds its position through the full Chapter ceremony.

Product Features

Kelly Green Velvet Border on Apron Body and Flap

Deep kelly green velvet borders both the apron body and triangular flap, its rich pile carrying the full saturation of the Allied Masonic Degrees color tradition under Chapter room lighting.

Quarter-Inch Golden Metallic Braid Accent

A narrow gold metallic braid runs along the inner edge of the green velvet border, providing a precise accent line between the velvet and white apron body that rewards close examination.

Crossed Key and Quill Emblem on Apron Body

The dual office emblem — crossed key and quill — sits centered on the white apron body, identifying the Secretary and Treasurer role with the specific insignia of the Allied Masonic Degrees tradition.

Gold Metal Triangle Jewel on Flap

A gold metal triangle jewel with cross sits pinned on the green velvet flap, carrying the degree insignia of the Allied Masonic Degrees office above the central emblem.

Adjustable Belt with Gold-Plated Snake Fitting

The waist belt adjusts to the officer’s waist size and secures with a gold-plated snake fitting that holds its position through the complete Chapter meeting without requiring readjustment.

Specifications

• Material: Velvet border, white apron body
• Border: Kelly green velvet
• Braid: 1/4 inch wide golden metallic braid
• Belt: Adjustable with gold-plated snake fitting
• Size: Standard
• Color: Kelly green and white with gold accent

FAQ Section

Q: Which Masonic offices is this apron designed for?

A: This apron is designed for the combined Secretary and Treasurer office within the Allied Masonic Degrees, with the crossed key and quill emblem identifying the dual role specific to that tradition.

Q: What is the significance of the kelly green velvet border?

A: Kelly green is the established color of the Allied Masonic Degrees, representing the organization’s tradition within the Chapter. Velvet construction gives the color its full depth and richness under formal meeting room lighting.

Q: What does the crossed key and quill emblem represent?

A: The key represents custodianship of Chapter resources — the Treasurer’s role — while the quill represents the record of proceedings — the Secretary’s role. Crossed together, the emblem identifies both functions of the dual office.

Q: Is the jewel on the flap permanently attached or removable?

A: The gold metal triangle jewel on the flap is a pinned piece, allowing it to be worn as part of the full apron presentation during Chapter meetings and ceremonies.