St. Lawrence the Martyr Officer Collar – Blue Orange Ribbon Metal Parrot Clasp

Description

St. Lawrence the Martyr Officer Collar – Blue Orange Ribbon Metal Parrot Clasp

St. Lawrence the Martyr Officer Collar is constructed in the V-collar format specific to Allied Masonic Degrees officer wear, built from blue and orange ribbon in the two-color combination that identifies this particular degree body within the broader AMD system. Royal blue forms the outer border of the collar, running the full perimeter of the V-shape from neckband to the lowest point of the front opening, while a bright orange stripe runs parallel inside the blue along both descending arms of the V. That two-color construction is not decorative choice alone — within the Allied Masonic Degrees system, collar colors identify specific degree bodies, and the blue-and-orange combination places the wearer within the St. Lawrence the Martyr degree without any additional marking or badge required.

The V-collar format is a specific construction type within Masonic collar work, distinct from the diagonal sash and the flat jewel collar. It is cut and assembled to lie flat across the shoulders and chest, the two arms of the V descending symmetrically from the neckband and maintaining their flat drape through standing ceremony, procession, and the full range of officer movement. Achieving that flat drape requires the ribbon layers to be assembled with consistent tension across both arms so neither side pulls higher or twists outward during wear. The blue outer border provides the structural edge that holds the collar’s V-geometry in place, while the orange inner stripe is assembled flush against it without bunching or gap at the seam line between the two ribbon colors.

A structured neckband sits at the collar’s upper edge, shaped to follow the curve of the neck and hold the collar in its correct wearing position without constant readjustment. At the base of the collar — the lowest point of the V — a metal parrot clasp is fitted for emblem attachment. A parrot clasp is a spring-loaded swivel mechanism, so named for the beak-like jaw that opens under finger pressure and closes by spring return onto a fixed ring or bar. Within Masonic collar construction, the parrot clasp is the standard fitting for jewel attachment because the swivel function allows the jewel to hang correctly and self-level regardless of minor variations in collar position during wear, keeping the jewel centered and perpendicular rather than turned or offset.

High-quality craftsmanship runs through the ribbon construction, seam finishing, and clasp attachment of this collar. The clasp is stitched rather than glued or pinned to the collar base, securing it against the pull of an attached jewel through long-term degree wear. Standard sizing fits the full range of AMD officer builds in the collar’s designed wearing position.

The metal parrot clasp at the collar base holds an attached jewel in correct self-leveled hanging position through movement and standing ceremony without rotation or offset.

Product Features

Royal Blue Outer Border – Full V-Collar Perimeter

Royal blue ribbon forms the structural outer edge of the complete V-collar, running from neckband through both descending arms to hold the collar’s geometry flat across the shoulders during Allied Masonic Degrees ceremony.

Orange Inner Stripe – Degree Color Identification

A bright orange ribbon stripe runs parallel inside the blue border along both arms of the V, assembled flush without gap or bunching at the seam line and identifying the St. Lawrence the Martyr degree within the AMD system.

Structured Neckband – Correct Wearing Position

The curved neckband sits against the neck collar line and holds the V-collar in its correct wearing position through standing ceremony and procession without requiring constant readjustment.

Metal Parrot Clasp – Jewel Attachment at Base

A spring-loaded swivel parrot clasp fitted at the lowest point of the V allows an AMD jewel to be attached and self-level during wear, keeping the jewel centered and perpendicular regardless of minor collar position variations.

Two-Color AMD Degree Identification

The blue-and-orange ribbon combination identifies the wearer’s degree body within the Allied Masonic Degrees system without additional marking, following the established collar color protocol of AMD officer wear.

High-Quality Ribbon Construction Throughout

Blue and orange ribbon is assembled at high-quality grade with consistent tension across both collar arms, seam finishing that prevents fraying at the ribbon join line, and stitched clasp attachment for long-term degree wear durability.

Specifications

• Collar Type: St. Lawrence the Martyr AMD Officer
• Ribbon: Blue and Orange
• Clasp: Metal Parrot Clasp
• Size: Standard

FAQ

Q: What degree and order is this collar designed for?

A: This collar is designed for officers of the St. Lawrence the Martyr degree within the Allied Masonic Degrees system, identified by the blue and orange ribbon combination specific to this degree body.

Q: What is a parrot clasp and how does it work?

A: A parrot clasp is a spring-loaded swivel mechanism whose jaw opens under finger pressure and closes by spring return onto a ring or bar. Within Masonic collar construction it is the standard jewel fitting, allowing the jewel to self-level and hang correctly during wear.

Q: How is this collar worn?

A: This collar is worn in the V-format across the shoulders and chest, with the structured neckband sitting against the neck collar line and the two ribbon arms descending symmetrically to the front point where the parrot clasp is fitted.

Q: Does this collar come in different sizes?

A: This collar is available in standard sizing, designed to fit the full range of Allied Masonic Degrees officer builds in the correct V-collar wearing position.