Appear in the 30th degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (“Knight Kadosh”). The 30th degree of Memphis-Misraim has the same name.
general MM/AASR design
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MB
In some Rites, some aprons have the letters MB on them. These are usually ‘Rite Moderne’ Master Mason aprons. The letters refer to the word of the third degree.
General Rite Français apron.
Yod
On this apron of the fifth degree (“Perfect Master”) of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite has a cube with the Hebrew letter “jod” (i, j or y) on it. The eight degree (“Intendant of the Building”) uses three Yods (or Js).
The Book Of The Ancient And Accepted Scottish Rite (1884) Charles McClenachan
Z
Apron of the fourth degree (“Secret Master”) of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
The Book Of The Ancient And Accepted Scottish Rite (1884) Charles McClenachan
Triple Tau
Three connected T (Tau) crosses, a Royal Arch symbol used in various Royal Arch degrees.
When unconnected, the triple tau can be found on aprons of Worshipful Masters in some lodges.
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Cipher
There are many different ciphers in use in the various systems of Freemasonry. The “pigpen” above is the most common, but there are many, many more. There are even books with a different cipher for ever degree, such as can be seen in the material of the Gold- und Rosencreutzer. Here are a few varieties for you.
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