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Order of the Royal Purple Regalia Jacket

The jacket is made up of a purple textile and is single breasted. White piping is attached around all the edges except for the cuffs on the arms. The piping for the cuffs is located seven cm from the edge. There are three pockets on the jacket, one on either side at the bottom edge and a single pocket on the left breast. Attached to the breast pocket is The Pas Royal Purple crest.

Royal Purple regalia jacket
Sam Waller Museum
PH2014.6.1

This is the Order of the Royal Purple regalia jacket of Olive Wadelius, a member of the Royal Purple in The Pas No. 88. Jackets such as this one still make up part of the Royal Purple regalia today.  Mrs. Wadelius joined the Royal Purple in 1947 and was a member until its dissolution between 2000 and 2010. She was the Honoured Royal Lady of the lodge in 1961-1962. She also held other positions such as Secretary and Past Honourable Royal Lady.  Mrs. Wadelius’ parents were Albert J and Melina LaFontaine, early pioneers.   Miss Olive LaFontaine married Erik Wadelius.

The purple regalia coat has white piping outlining its cuffs, pockets and edges. It has the Royal Purple crest sewn onto its left breast pocket.