Tyler Scottish Rite Officer Collar – Maroon Velvet Hand Embroidered

Description

Tyler Scottish Rite Officer Collar – Maroon Velvet Hand Embroidered

Tyler Scottish Rite Officer Collar construction starts with a maroon velvet body cut in a deep V-chevron format, the pile of the velvet running consistently in one direction across both collar arms so the burgundy face reads as a single uniform color field from across the Lodge room. Velvet pile traps and reflects light differently from woven ribbon or satin, giving the maroon face a natural depth that shifts between deep crimson and rich burgundy as the officer moves during ceremony. That quality comes from the pile structure itself, not from a surface treatment, so it holds through repeated Scottish Rite degree wear without dulling.

Craftsmen stitch the olive branch on the left collar arm entirely by hand using golden bullion and silk threads, with the green silk carrying the leaf shapes and the bullion wire adding dimensional weight to the stem. Hand embroidery with bullion thread builds each element slightly proud of the fabric surface, giving the branch a three-dimensional presence that machine passes cannot replicate at this scale. The five-pointed Eastern Star on the right collar arm receives the same hand treatment in gold bullion, its points sitting cleanly against the maroon velvet without the thread compression that machine embroidery produces on pile fabrics. A gold dagger sits at the convergence point of both collar arms, its blade oriented downward and its handle reading clearly from the front at Lodge distance.

The black fabric back panel covers the full reverse face of the collar, giving a finished appearance whether the officer is facing the Lodge or turning during degree movement. Black back construction is standard across Scottish Rite officer collars at Tyler rank, and the contrast between the maroon velvet front and the black rear keeps the piece reading correctly from all angles during formal ceremony.

A clip at the base of the collar provides secure jewel attachment, holding the degree jewel level without pulling the collar body sideways. A stitched metal hook at the neckline provides the collar attachment point, stitched directly into the velvet body so the hook sits flush without creating a visible bump under the neckline. The color shade guarantee covers the maroon velvet across the full collar body, ensuring the pile color matches consistently from the neckline to the collar tip on both arms.

Scottish Rite officer collars at Tyler rank are worn during degree conferral and Lodge opening, where hand-embroidered insignia signals both the office held and the care taken in preparation. The bullion and silk thread combination on this collar meets that standard, with each hand-stitched pass adding a level of detail that reads as formal ceremony wear at every degree occasion.

Product Features

Maroon Velvet Collar Body

The velvet pile runs consistently across both collar arms in a single direction, giving the burgundy face a uniform color depth that reflects Lodge room light naturally without surface treatment or finishing spray.

Hand Embroidered Olive Branch in Green Silk and Gold Bullion

Craftsmen stitch each leaf shape in green silk with golden bullion wire building dimensional weight along the stem, producing a three-dimensional branch that sits proud of the velvet surface.

Hand Embroidered Gold Bullion Eastern Star

The five-pointed star on the right collar arm is stitched entirely by hand in gold bullion thread, with each point sitting flat and clean against the maroon velvet pile without the compression marks machine embroidery leaves on pile fabric.

Gold Dagger at Collar Convergence Point

Positioned at the visual center where both collar arms meet, the gold dagger identifies the Tyler office immediately and sits level through the full ceremony without shifting on the velvet surface.

Clip for Jewel Attachment and Stitched Metal Hook

The base clip holds the degree jewel level without pulling the collar sideways, while the stitched metal hook at the neckline sits flush into the velvet body for a clean attachment point with no visible bulk.

Black Fabric Back Panel with Color Shade Guarantee

The black reverse face finishes the collar correctly from all viewing angles, and the complete color shade guarantee ensures the maroon velvet pile matches consistently across the full collar body.

Specifications

• Collar Type: Tyler Scottish Rite Officer Collar
• Material: Maroon velvet
• Embroidery: Hand embroidered, golden bullion and silk threads
• Attachment: Clip for jewel, stitched metal hook
• Back Design: Black fabric
• Color Guarantee: Complete shade guarantee

FAQ

Q: What type of embroidery is used on this collar?

A: The olive branch and Eastern Star are both hand embroidered using golden bullion wire and silk threads, with each element stitched individually to sit proud of the velvet pile surface.

Q: How is the degree jewel attached to this collar?

A: A clip at the base of the collar provides secure jewel attachment, holding the jewel level without pulling the collar body to either side during ceremony wear.

Q: Does the velvet color stay consistent across the full collar?

A: Yes. A complete color shade guarantee covers the maroon velvet across both collar arms from neckline to tip, ensuring uniform pile color throughout.

Q: What is on the back of the collar?

A: The reverse face is covered with black fabric, giving the collar a professionally finished appearance from all viewing angles during degree movement and ceremony.