The Shriners Fez
The red fez with a black tassel, embroidered with the Shrine emblem and the name of the wearer's Shrine, worn by Shriners.
Also called: red fez · Shriner hat
What it means
The fez was adopted by the Shrine's founders in the 1870s as part of the order's Near Eastern theme. The name comes from the city of Fez in Morocco. Each fez carries the Shrine emblem and the name of the Shrine (formerly called a temple) the Noble belongs to, and units and officers have their own variations.
A fez is a personal piece of regalia, bought by or for a Noble through his Shrine, and the embroidery is specific to him. Cases and pins are the usual gifts.
In context: The Shrine Explained: The Fez, the Parades, the Hospitals
Frequently asked questions
What does the Shriners Fez mean in Freemasonry?
The red fez with a black tassel, embroidered with the Shrine emblem and the name of the wearer's Shrine, worn by Shriners.
Who can wear the Shriners Fez?
The fez is worn only by Shriners, and its embroidery identifies their own Shrine. It is not a costume, and it is not a gift for anyone who is not a Noble.
Sources
Drawn from the published monitors and from what the bodies concerned publish about themselves. Nothing here comes from, or goes beyond, any obligated material.