Costuming:Imperial army officer

ANH Imperial Army Operations Officer

Model ID 10372, Photo by Mercedes Almansa Marrufo

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Description: Imperial Army Operations Officer Prefix: ID Detachment: Imperial Officer Corps Context: Star Wars Episode IV These gray uniformed officers report to commanders across the galaxy from Grand Moffs to generals. They optimize day to day activities and increase the efficiency of the vast imperial war machine so it can meet its operational goals. This particular costume is specific and unique to Star Wars: A New Hope.

For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met. The Imperial Officer Corps defines additional, optional levels of costuming excellence. In the page below, requirements for Level 2 “Executor” are listed in blue. Requirements for Level 3 “Imperator” are listed in red.

This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type. This document is not intended to be a detailed how-to on costume construction; rather a visual guide to be used for 501st costume approval. Details on construction may be found on the respective costume detachment web forum. GMLs uncertain about an aspect of submitted costume shall post questions in the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the Legion forum. Measurements given in this document are intended to be approximate and generalized; not criteria for approval. Requirements for all 501st costumes are proportional to the wearer in scale, fit and size. Text descriptions are only one part of the guideline. GMLs and costumers must consider both text and pictures (CRL and Reference) when reviewing the costume.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.

	Imperial Hat, black Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the pants. Cavalry Twill or a Gabardine style weave is most accurate. Black color matches the pants. Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6 mm) tall. Front and rear "flaps" overlap on the sides and are about 4" (101.6 mm) high. Front bill extends 3" down, decorated with (5) (6) or (7) concentric stitches. Imperial Code Disk is positioned in the center of the front vertical "flap."
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Code Disk has a notch detail on the outermost disk.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Code disk exactly matches screen-used prop.

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	Tunic, Light Gray Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the pants and hat. Cavalry Twill or a Gabardine style weave is most accurate. Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure at the right shoulder-seam. The back of the tunic replicates the look of the double breasted design of the front. Yoke closes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam. The standing collar has square corners and is approximately 1.25" to 1.5" (31.75 to 38.1 mm) tall and closes snugly. Collar edges close on the right side of the neck with two eye hooks. Collar closure edge aligns with the right shoulder seam. There are code cylinder pockets on both outside panels of the jacket from about half way between the top and bottom on the arm hole. Sleeves are long, and without decoration, containing 2 seams, one along the bottom and one along the back. The rear sleeve seam opens at the cuffs at a length of about 3" (75 mm). Tunic has top-stitching in these specific areas: Approximately ¼" (6 mm) from the outer edges of the double breast/double back, Approximately 1" (25.4 mm) from the outer edge of the double breast/double back, Directly underneath the edge of the code cylinder-pockets. Fasteners on the uniform should not be visible.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): There is a dart in the top center of the tunic, this dart is approximately 2 inches (50.8 mm) in length. There is a seam running the entire circumference of the tunic, dividing it along a line hidden by the uniform belt. The back of the tunics' replicated double-breast opens at both lower pleats.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Tunic to be secured on the right side by snaps or buttons, not Velcro. There is no topstitching visible anywhere but at the noted points. A lining is sewn in.

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	Rank Bar Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on a single metal or metal looking bar. Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart, aligned with the code cylinder pocket. A bar is approximately 1" (25.4 mm) to 1.25" (31.75 mm) in height. Length is determined by chosen rank. Rank tile dimensions and spacing are appropriate and proportional to the sizing of the bar to allow for equidistant and even spacing from each other and the border of the bar: Rank tile dimensions are approximately ½" (12.7 mm) width x ¾" (19 mm) height x 1⁄8" (3.2 mm) deep. Please note that final dimensions of the bar may be proportional to the wearer. Rank bar corners are hard 90 degree angle or slightly rounded Rank tiles are translucent, rectangular, positioned side by side in a vertical orientation, and evenly spaced. Color, quantity, and combinations of the tiles/bars are determined by rank, and are appropriate to uniform type/color as supported by licensed reference.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Rank consists of colored plastic push buttons mounted on a metal bar.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Belt box and rank badge configuration is consistent with film canon officers. There are only two choices of rank bar for ANH Army Operations officers:  One row of six red tiles. One row of three red tiles and three amber tiles.

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	Belt The belt is constructed from a non-textured leather or a leather-like material. Approximately 2" (50.8 mm) in width, up to 2.5” (63.5 mm) is acceptable. There are no loops on the belt. A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1" (25.4 mm) from the buckle. The belt may be worn with the snap to the right or left of the wearer. It is preferred to wear the snap to the left of the wearer, unless emulating a specific licensed character. The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material. The buckle size is approximately 2 ⅝“ (66.7 mm) high and 4 ⅛" (104.5 mm) wide with 0.5" (12.7 mm) radius rounded corners. Buckle is adorned with an un-notched Imperial Code Disk at the center. Please refer to the Imperial Buckle reference page for information on accurate and inaccurate style buckles.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Belt is made of leather. There are no grooves on the edges of the belt strap. The belt is worn with the snap to the left of the wearer.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Belt has undyed edges.

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	Jodhpur Trousers, black Fabric is a black medium weight suiting material exactly matching the hat. Cavalry Twill or a Gabardine style weave is most accurate. Trousers are flared riding breeches, with semi-stiff flares to the hip/thigh area. Breeches are worn with boots. Breeches are neatly pressed or ironed without creases. Pockets are acceptable, although they are not visible with the tunic on.

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	Officer Boots Knee-high, black, riding style, lace-less, smooth non-textured, leather or leather-like material. There are no buckles, snap tabs or decoration. Boots have conservative heels. A single stretch panel or zipper may be present, they are to be hidden on the inner part of the boot shaft. Not visible from the front, side or back. The top of the boots may be flat or Spanish Style, but not Cowboy or Super Hero (pointed at the front) style.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Boots do not have stretch panels or a zipper.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Boots are made of leather. Not vinyl or PVC. Exact replicas of English riding (dress) boots or Equestrian boots.

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Optional Accessories

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below. If adding in an accessory after initial approval, the item still needs to be submitted to local GML for approval before use.

	Belt Boxes Dimensions are approximately 2 ½" (63.5 mm) by 3 ½" (88.9 mm) by 1" (25.4 mm) thick. Two boxes may be worn, one on either side of the belt. Placement of the screw / rivet for the belt boxes should be on the shortest side (left and right for horizontal) An uneven number of boxes is incorrect.
	OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): Belt boxes include a lid on back of the box. Belt boxes shall be worn only horizontally.
	OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): Belt boxes are made of metal.

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