I am a Brotherhood member of the OA. Though until reciently not active until my son was taped out this year.
At the ordeal, I noticed that there were different sashes. Not just Ordeal, Brotherhood, & Vigel. Different Colors, such as:
Black Sash w/white arrow
Red Sash w/white arrow
Red Sash w/black arrow
I also noticed all of the above "Beaded".
And some had the legend on the back of the sash.
I have called, wrote, and asked everyone from local to national. But NO ONE has given me a good answer. The local lodge has said that they were for ceremony. Some have said t