Masonic Cap Badge?

[RadioKen]

I am a member of Stanfield Lodge #217 in Denton, Grand Lodge of Texas, but the answer was not precisely evident to me because the item's description reads "Finest quality 100% Pewter cap badge with the Scottish rite Masonic crest." [Italics mine.] That made me pause and wonder if perhaps that this particular item was somehow specific to the Scottish Rite as it is organized and conferred in Scotland. If that were the case, then I would certainly not wish to wear it. It occurred to me that perhaps the person who wrote or typed the description wasn't clear on what it is, or was confusing "Scottish Rite" with Scottish Freemasonry in general, but since the item appears on the site for the Grand Lodge of Scotland, I thought that unlikely.

Indeed, as a Mason I would be proud to wear that badge. I just don't want to step on the toes of any of my Scottish brethren.

~Ken

[billmcc]

...That made me pause and wonder if perhaps that this particular item was somehow specific to the Scottish Rite as it is organized and conferred in Scotland.

Brother Ken,

I wondered the same thing about a year ago. So, I emailed the Grand Lodge of Scotland about a year ago and inquired if the GLOS tartan and accessories were intended for Scottish Masons only. The Grand Secretary replied that the tartan and accessories were intended for all Masons.

[RadioKen]

Brother Ken,

I wondered the same thing about a year ago. So, I emailed the Grand Lodge of Scotland about a year ago and inquired if the GLOS tartan and accessories were intended for Scottish Masons only. The Grand Secretary replied that the tartan and accessories were intended for all Masons.

Thank you, my Brother. That clears some things up, including the next question I was going to ask about the GLoS tartan. I hesitated to contact them directly since Masonic protocol in my jurisdiction requires me to contact other GLs through my own GL's Grand Secretary. I was hoping to avoid having to involve my GL for something so seemingly small and simple.

~Ken

[billmcc]

That clears some things up, including the next question I was going to ask about the GLoS tartan.

I am not fond of the GLOS tartan, but I do like the Freemason's Universal tartan because I think its colors are more suitable for Masons in the US. See it here:
http://www.utahgrandlodge.org/publis...versal-tartan/
and here:
http://www.kilts.com/highlandmasonic.htm

[James MacMillan]

I am not fond of the GLOS tartan, but I do like the Freemason's Universal tartan because I think its colors are more suitable for Masons in the US. See it here:
http://www.utahgrandlodge.org/publis...versal-tartan/
and here:
http://www.kilts.com/highlandmasonic.htm

That's what makes the world go round! One man likes something and another doesn't.

Some people go all gaga over the purple and blue tartans - others like the greens and reds. Here lately I have found myself liking the weathered brown shades of some tartans more and more.

Like most clans who have different tartans to choose from, we as Freemason have at least two tartans to choose from.

Me? I like the Grand Lodge of Scotland tartan.....but not enough to order a tank yet.

[ccga3359]

I am watching this thread closely, I know what you Masons are up to !

[James MacMillan]

I am watching this thread closely, I know what you Masons are up to !

When you figure that out - - - would you let us know?

[billmcc]

Grant,

I noticed you attended a Burns dinner at a Scottish Rite temple.

[RadioKen]

That's what makes the world go round! One man likes something and another doesn't.

Some people go all gaga over the purple and blue tartans - others like the greens and reds. Here lately I have found myself liking the weathered brown shades of some tartans more and more.

Like most clans who have different tartans to choose from, we as Freemason have at least two tartans to choose from.

Me? I like the Grand Lodge of Scotland tartan.....but not enough to order a tank yet.

I'm with you, Jay. I like the Grand Lodge of Scotland tartan a little more than the Freemason's Universal, mainly because I'm more drawn to greens than to blues. There's also a tartan I've seen listed for the Grand Lodge of Canada, but I haven't looked at it yet. Maybe a quick peek at the Scottish Tartan Authority website is in order....

And, like you, I find myself drawn to the weathered browns. My wife, however, still thinks they're all ugly. (She went to a Catholic school for a few years and the uniform kinda turned against tartans in general.)

~Ken

[SteveB]

Brothers,
I have been wearing the cap badge as shown on the Scottish Grand Lodge site for over thirty-five years. It with a Balmoral cap were presented to me upon completing the third degree in my blue lodge. Several of the lodges in Massachusetts have been doing it for many years, mine for over sixty. I wear it with pride. I just need the kilt to go with it that fits my very large personality.
S.M.I.B.