Shriners Chain Collar Gold Plated – Crimson Red Velvet Backing

Description

Shriners Chain Collar Gold Plated – Crimson Red Velvet Backing

Some pieces of Masonic regalia announce themselves before the ceremony begins. Shriners Chain Collar Gold Plated drapes across the shoulders with the kind of presence that the Shrine demands, gold-tone rectangular plates linked in a continuous run down both sides of a deep crimson red velvet backing that frames the collar against any robe or suit beneath it. Circular gold rosette connectors sit between each rectangular plate, spacing the chain with a rhythm that reads as formal and considered from every angle in the Shrine room.

Gold plating covers each metal component across the full length of both collar arms, from the topmost plate at the shoulder to the hanging ends at the front. Plating at this scale requires consistency across every individual piece, and the result here holds a uniform warm gold tone across the rectangular plates, the rosette connectors, and the chain links that join them, so nothing reads dull or mismatched against the velvet when the collar is worn under light. That consistency matters in Shrine ceremony where the collar is visible to every Brother in the room throughout the proceedings.

Red velvet backing gives the collar its foundation and its color. Crimson has carried weight in Shrine tradition for as long as the organization has gathered, and this backing delivers that color in a deep, rich tone that absorbs light rather than reflecting it, making the gold plating appear brighter by contrast. The velvet forms the classic horseshoe collar shape, draping cleanly over the shoulders and allowing both arms to fall forward in even lengths across the front of the body.

A gold-tone safety chain runs across the interior of the collar, connecting the two front ends and keeping the collar from shifting during movement between stations or while the Brother is seated through a long ceremony. That safety chain is a functional detail that disappears against the gold of the plates when the collar is laid flat but works continuously during wear to maintain the collar’s position and presentation.

Shrine officers and members who have worn chain collars through multiple installations know that the weight and drape of the collar communicates rank as clearly as any jewel or badge. This collar carries that weight with the correct balance between the velvet backing and the gold plated metalwork, so it sits level across the shoulders without pulling forward or riding up at the back. Masonic chain collar construction, officer collar wear, Shrine ceremony dress, formal Lodge presentation, and regalia collection standards all speak to why the quality of the backing and plating matters beyond aesthetics.

Each rectangular plate sits flush against the velvet backing without gaps or lifted edges, holding its position through the full ceremony from opening to closing.

Product Features

Gold plated rectangular plates linked across full collar length

Each rectangular plate carries consistent gold plating that runs the complete length of both collar arms, delivering a uniform warm tone across every metal component visible during Shrine ceremony.

Circular gold rosette connectors between each plate

Rosette connectors space the rectangular plates at even intervals along both sides, adding a secondary decorative element that reinforces the formal visual rhythm of the collar from shoulder to front.

Deep crimson red velvet backing in horseshoe collar form

The velvet foundation holds the classic collar shape across the shoulders, and the deep red tone creates a strong contrast against the gold plating that makes each metal component stand out clearly under Lodge room lighting.

Gold-tone safety chain across the front interior

Running between the two hanging front ends, the safety chain keeps the collar positioned correctly during movement and seated ceremony without interfering with the front presentation of the plates.

Specifications

• Material: Gold plating, red velvet
• Design: Shriners Masonic chain collar
• Finish: Gold plated metal plates and connectors
• Backing: Red velvet

FAQ

Q: Which organization is this chain collar made for?

A: This collar is made specifically for members and officers of the Shriners, and carries the gold plated plate and rosette construction associated with formal Shrine ceremony dress.

Q: What keeps the collar in position during ceremony?

A: A gold-tone safety chain runs across the interior front of the collar, connecting both hanging ends and preventing the collar from shifting during movement or while seated through Lodge proceedings.

Q: Does the gold plating cover all metal components?

A: Yes. The gold plating covers the rectangular plates, circular rosette connectors, and the chain links joining them, delivering a consistent warm gold tone across the full length of both collar arms.

Q: How should this collar be stored to protect the velvet backing?

A: Laying the collar flat in a regalia case or on a padded surface between meetings protects the velvet pile from compression and keeps the gold plated components from pressing against each other during storage.