St. Lawrence the Martyr Apron – Worthy Master Blue Orange Gridiron

Description

St. Lawrence the Martyr Apron – Worthy Master Blue Orange Gridiron

St. Lawrence the Martyr Apron serves the Installed Worthy Master of the Allied Masonic Degrees, carrying the complete gravity of AMD degree tradition within every element of its construction. Entering the Lodge room wearing this apron communicates office before a single word of degree ritual begins.

White dominates the apron body, 14 inches high by 16 inches wide, giving the piece a broad, clean field that draws the eye directly to its two defining elements: the blue outer border that frames all four edges with consistent width, and the orange V-shape that climbs the bib, outlined in blue on both sides. Both borders sit flat and hold their position across Lodge ceremony after ceremony without curling or softening at the corners, which keeps the apron looking composed whether worn for a first degree conferral or a senior officer installation.

Craftsmen place the silver gridiron medallion, hand embroidered within a circular surround, at the center of the apron body. Each bullion thread goes in by hand, producing a raised, textured finish that picks up Lodge lighting differently as the wearer moves through degree ritual. The gridiron is the defining symbol of St. Lawrence the Martyr degree, and selecting the St. Lawrence the Martyr Apron for installation means choosing a piece where symbol and office align before the assembled Lodge.

Three materials carry the same border work and officer wear construction: synthetic, leather, and lambskin. Synthetic holds up well through frequent Lodge attendance, making it a sound choice for officers who wear this degree apron at every meeting. Leather brings a firmer build that many senior officers find suited to their Lodge preference. Lambskin remains the traditional choice in many AMD jurisdictions, its soft finish long associated with the deeper symbolism of the degree. The material choice sits with the officer, and the border work and hand embroidery remain identical across all three options.

The adjustable waist belt runs to 54 inches and closes with a polished metal snake fitting. That fitting locks in one motion and stays seated through the entire ceremony without loosening as the night moves forward, which is the kind of quiet reliability officers depend on at every Lodge occasion.

White reads sharp under Lodge lighting, yet the orange bib border gives this apron its warmth and distinction over typical Blue Lodge officer wear. The interplay between the white field and the dual color border system gives the piece a visual rank that newer Lodge members recognize immediately.

Artisans anchor each bullion thread at both ends on the gridiron medallion, keeping the embroidered surface intact through regular ceremony use without fraying at the edges.

Product Features

Blue Outer Border on All Four Edges

The blue border runs the full perimeter of the apron body and holds its shape through extended ceremony wear, giving the piece a composed, authoritative finish that reads cleanly from across the Lodge room.

Orange V-Trim on Bib with Blue Outline

The orange V-shape rises across the bib and is outlined in blue on both sides, creating a dual color layered detail that identifies the Installed Worthy Master degree at a glance without any additional insignia required.

Hand Embroidered Silver Gridiron Medallion

Craftsmen stitch each bullion thread by hand within a circular border at the center of the apron body, producing a raised medallion that represents the symbol of St. Lawrence the Martyr with depth and precision visible from across the Lodge room.

Silver Metal Snake Fitting Belt

The adjustable waist belt extends to 54 inches and fastens with a silver metal snake fitting that locks cleanly into position and stays secured from the opening of ceremony to the closing of Lodge without slipping.

Available in Three Body Materials

Synthetic, leather, and lambskin options all carry the same blue and orange border treatment and hand embroidered gridiron medallion, allowing each officer to select the body material suited to their degree occasion and wearing preference.

14 x 16 Inch Apron Body

The apron measures 14 inches high by 16 inches wide, proportions that keep the gridiron medallion well-centered on the white field without crowding the surrounding blue border edges on any side.

Specifications

• Material: Synthetic / Leather / Lambskin
• Body Size: 14 inches high x 16 inches wide
• Waist Belt: Adjustable up to 54 inches
• Belt Fitting: Silver metal snake fitting
• Embroidery: Hand Embroidered Bullion

FAQ

Q: Which Masonic degree or rank is this apron designed for?

A: This apron is designed specifically for the Installed Worthy Master within the Allied Masonic Degrees, representing the St. Lawrence the Martyr degree and the office it signifies.

Q: What material options are available for this apron?

A: Three materials are available: synthetic, leather, and lambskin. Each carries the same blue and orange border work and hand embroidered silver gridiron medallion regardless of the body material selected.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of this apron?

A: The apron body measures 14 inches high by 16 inches wide. The waist belt adjusts to accommodate sizes up to 54 inches.

Q: How should I store and care for this apron?

A: Store the apron flat or in a protective apron case away from direct light. Avoid folding directly across the hand embroidered gridiron medallion to protect the raised bullion threads from compression over time.