Today, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR) is the world's most widely practiced system of Masonic high degrees. Structured in 33 degrees, it calls for a unique symbolic progression, requiring precise decorations for each stage: aprons, cords, saltires and jewelry, as well as banners and lodge carpets.
Masonic decorations of the High Grades of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (REAA)
The most widespread system of High Grades in the world is the Rite Écossais Ancien Accepté (REAA), of Franco-American origin. In 1786, Brother Étienne Morin sailed from Bordeaux to Santo Domingo with patents authorizing him to practice and disseminate a 25-grade Rite, commonly known as the Rite of Perfection, but whose real name was the Order of the Royal Secret. The Rite spread not only to Santo Domingo, but also to the southern United States, particularly Charleston, home to a large French community descended from Huguenot refugees who had fled during the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685). With the addition of 8 new degrees, the Rite de Perfection became the 33-grade Rite Ecossais Ancien Accepté (REAA). In 1801, the world's first REAA Supreme Council was established in Charleston, followed in 1804 by the Supreme Council of France.
Here's the breakdown of degrees beyond the Blue Lodges (1 to 3):
Each REAA workshop has its own unique symbols and colors:embroidered aprons with complex patterns, long necklaces, scarves and cords adapted to chapters and areopagi, jewelry and badges (double-headed eagle, cross, sword...), dressing room accessories banners, carpets, veils, scepters.
Each REAA workshop has its own unique symbols and colors:embroidered aprons with complex patterns, long necklaces, scarves and cords adapted to chapters and areopagi, jewelry and badges (double-headed eagle, cross, sword...), dressing room accessories banners, carpets, veils, scepters.
For the symbolic grades (Apprentice, Companion, Master) and for the functions of Officiers & Venerables, see our dedicated pages:
🔗 Loges Bleues REAA - Specific to 1ᵉʳ-3ᵉ degrees.
🔗 Officiers and Venerables decorations - For workshop government.
By choosing Nos Colonnes for your high ranks, you perpetuate the initiatory power of the REAA, while respecting every symbolic detail:
✅ Respect for rituals REAA 4ᵉ to 33ᵉ degree
✅ Quality workmanship and faithful details
✅ Customized support for Chapters and Councils
✅ Fast delivery in France and abroad
33 degrees, 33 possibilities: our team will work with you to compose your decor to suit your progress, your dressing room and your jurisdiction.
