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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.
Rank Bar, Weathered - See the Imperial Rank Bar page for a list of allowed ranks.
- Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on a single or double metal or metal looking bar(s).
- Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart, aligned with the code cylinder pocket.
- Each bar is approximately 1" (25.4 mm) to 1.25" (31.75 mm) in height.
- Length is determined by chosen rank.
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Rank tile dimensions and spacing are appropriate and proportional to the sizing of the bar to allow for even spacing from each other and the border of the bar:
- Rogue one/Solo rank tile dimensions are approximately 15 mm wide, 21 mm tall and 3.2 mm deep.
- Mandalorian rank tile dimensions are approximately ½" (12.7 mm) width x ¾" (19 mm) height x 1⁄8" (3.2 mm) deep.
- Rank tile sizes must all be of one or the other — Not to be intermixed.
- Please note that final dimensions of the bar may be proportional to the wearer.
- Rank bar corners are a 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.
- Rank bar and tiles are weathered and may be broken.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): - Rank consists of colored plastic push buttons (with white to off white insert) mounted on a metal bar.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): - Chosen rank to match a specific officer seen onscreen or other licensed media.
Code Cylinders, Weathered - Between 1 to 4 Code Cylinders per costume may be worn.
- No more than 2 code cylinders per pocket.
- Dosimeter style: True Dosimeter style with correct silver clip (no brass) and Blue top.
- If only one is worn, it is on the left side.
- Heavy weathering and distressing is present.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): - Only real or replica dosimeters are used.
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5 minutes ago, Ammonites said:
I’ve been wondering about using some of the “discount” Officer uniforms for this, since I doubt anyone would want to use their $300 Denuo Novo tunic and just trash it. As you said, this should be fun.
Yeah, and who knows...maybe there was a cleaning mishap with one of those ANovos tunics and it got bleached and the owners can't find a replacement.
Sure beats tossing it in the trash!
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Ok! Big update! Sorry for the delay.
I moved some things around to L2 and L3, where I thought it was appropriate.
For example, two tone boot outsoles are not a basic requirement, and neither are the "no princess seams" thing for the back of the tunic (the render from the game is a basic center seam.
Part of the "value" of this costume is to use existing mass produced officer parts and make them fun. Requiring princess seams for basic approval is the opposite of fun.
I want many people to be able to do this costume and I believe that making it prohibitively restrictive, unnecessary, and is in direct opposition of everything we stand for.
Now that I am off my soapbox, here's my first draft. @soodohej let me know your thoughts!
http://www.501st.com/include/images/crlblackhd.gif Blackwing Officer (Zombie) 
Model ID-xxxx, Photo by Name Visit the [[|Gallery for this Costume]] for more models and parts views. 
Description: Blackwing Officer (Zombie)
Prefix: ID
Detachment: Imperial Officer Corps
Context: Expanded Universe
The Blackwing Officers were introduced in a Star Wars Expanded Universe novel Death Troopers. The book follows the classic zombie outbreak story, but set on a Star Destroyer. The Blackwing Officers were later used in Star Wars Galaxies.
Please note: This particular costume may not be welcome at all 501st events. This is not recommended as a primary Legion membership costume. Please contact your garrison CO/GML with any questions if you are planning to create one.
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.
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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.
Skin - Exposed skin is covered with zombie-like prosthetics.
- Face, neck, and all exposed skin must be covered by a choice of appropriate make-up (efx) or silicone mask (low quality Latex and rubber masks are not allowed).
- Skin color is a range of pale greens and purples, with skin showing signs of age.
- The eyes appear deep set from the large brow line.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): - Movie grade quality silicon full mask
Hat, Distressed, Faded - Hat is OPTIONAL but only if a specific referenced licensed character’s typical uniform configuration is copied in full, and does not typically include a hat.
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Fabric is a medium weight suiting material, exactly matching the tunic and trousers.
- Cavalry Twill or a Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
- Color matches the tunic and trousers.
- Fabric shows signs of distress.
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Color gives the appearance of faded feldgrau or black.
- Tans and light grays are acceptable.
- Base of the hat is conical, with a crown about 4" (101.6 mm) tall.
- Front and rear “flaps” overlap on the sides, with the back flap over the front, and are about 4" (101.6 mm) high.
- Front bill extends about 3" down, decorated with (5) (6) or (7) concentric stitches.
- Imperial Code Disk positioned in the center of the front vertical “flap”.
Tunic, Distressed, Faded -
Fabric is a medium weight colored suiting material matching the trousers (and hat, if present).
- Cavalry Twill or a Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
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Color gives the appearance of faded feldgrau or black.
- Tans and light grays are acceptable.
- Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure on the tapered yoke.
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Yoke comes up across the shoulder to the top shoulder seam.
- The standing collar has square corners, is between 1.25" (31.8 mm) to 2" tall.
- Collar edges are closed together in front with two eye hooks.
- 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.
- Tunic has long sleeves which are without decoration, cuffs or buttons.
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Sleeves contain 2 seams.
- One along the bottom and one along the back.
- Tunic is constructed with no top-stitching (stitches visible on the exterior surface of fabric).
- Fasteners on the uniform should not be visible.
- Fabric is heavily distressed and appropriately aged including stains that emulate blaster shots and/or aged dry blood.
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There is a dart present on the top center of the yoke.
- The dart may vary in size due to the size of the wearer's individual tunic and how it fits, but should be between 2 to 4 inches (50.5mm to 101mm) in length. Typically, but not always, the dart ends at or below the top of the code cylinder pocket.
- There is a seam running the entire circumference of the tunic, dividing it along a seam line.
- The back of the tunic has princess seams that run vertically and turn outward to intersect the arm-hole seam at the vertical center.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): - The back of the tunic does not have princess seams, but instead a single center seam.
- Tunic is secured on the right side by snaps or buttons, not Velcro.
- A lining is sewn in.
- On each arm, side biceps, there is a Blaster mark with some fabric distressing and slight rip.
- In the back right side there is a darker diagonal Blaster mark with some fabric distressing and slight rip.
Belt, Distressed - The belt is constructed from a black, non-textured, leather, or a leather-like material.
- Approximately 2 inches (50.8 mm) in width, up to 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) is acceptable.
- There are no loops on the belt.
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A single large snap or rivet is visible approximately 1 inch (25.4 mm) from the buckle.
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The belt may be worn with the snap to the right or left of the buckle.
- It is preferred to wear the snap to the left of the wearer, unless emulating a specific licensed character.
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The belt may be worn with the snap to the right or left of the buckle.
- The buckle is constructed from a horizontally brushed metal, or metal looking material.
- The buckle size is approximately 2.6250 inches (66.7 mm) high and 4.1250 inches (104.5 mm) wide with 0.5 inches (12.7 mm) radius rounded corners.
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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.
- Belt has a groove at the top and bottom edge along the length of the belt.
- Buckle has a slight horizontal curve.
- Leather can be lightly distressed with scratches and stains that emulate aged dry blood.
- The buckle scratched and distressed appropriately to remove shine and emulate attacks.
Jodhpur Trousers, Distressed, Faded -
Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the tunic.
- Cavalry Twill or a Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
- Pockets are acceptable, although must not be visible with the tunic on.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): - On each leg, darker diagonal Blaster mark roughly the length of the panel are present.
- Fabric distressing and rips are present.
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.
- The there are no center seams on the front shaft of the boot.
- Boots have conservative heels.
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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.
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The top of the boots may be flat or Spanish Style, but not Cowboy or Super Hero (pointed at the front) style.
- A small V-shaped notch may be present on the back of the boots top.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): - Boots are made of leather and may have hidden zippers.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): - Exact replicas of English riding (dress) boots, German marching boots, or Equestrian boots.
- Boots have a top adjustment strap on the outside of the boots.
- Boots to have a flat top.
- The straps are set slightly to the rear with the tabs facing the rear.
- Boots can be distressed with scratches and stains that emulate aged dry blood.
- The outsole/heel may be two tone black/brown.
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.
Gloves - Black, wrist length gloves constructed of a smooth, non-textured leather or leather-like material.
- Enclosed fingers.
- No buckles, straps, etc.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): - Gloves have a plain back and no visible adornments.
- Gloves made of leather.
- Gloves end just past the wrist.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): -
Gloves have a notch centered in the edge below the palm.
- Slit may be straight or rounded.
- Gloves are distressed with scratches and stains that emulate aged dry blood.
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@buckrogersbarker has a pretty sick rank chart that is based off the movies and actually predicted ranks.
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Parts of SW identified the blaster:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzNVN_mONe6/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Howdy folks!
This has been talked about for 6 or so years, but we are finally pulling the trigger.We are going to no longer allow Cosplaysky for Level 3 approval levels of olive colored OT uniforms.
The big reason is the shade of "olive" is way wrong. We will still black and white tunics since those colors are good.
The full list of affected officers:
- Admiral Daala Officer
- Grand Moff Tarkin
- High Moff Morlish Veed
- Imperial Military Officer Non Saga
- Mimban Officer
- LIne Officer
Again, this is just a L3 restriction. They are still good for basic approval. This lets us have high standards, but not make us gate keepers.
Like the FISD, we would put this in a Special Notes section at the top of the page and also mention it in the tunic/jodhpurs L3 sections of the CRLs.
Discus
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This looks great! Can you get me pictures of each of the parts for the CRL?
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Looking great all! I appreciate your concise formatting to make it easier to form a cohesive CRL.
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@Tarkin99933 the most important thing is that your uniform looks as close to the references on screen as possible. That is what costs money and time, and I do not want you to waste either. I know that you know more about this costume than likely anyone else. You are the expert, and I trust you.
My worst nightmare is that the detachment approves it, and the LMO office rejects it, causing you to spend more time and money.
As for the CRL text, we do not want to make things SO specific that no one else can do them, so for example, if the hat is close to one other animated hats, maybe have basic approval be the same, but add in the specifics for L2 or L3.
Does that make sense?
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5 hours ago, Tarkin99933 said:
Great thank you!
But we still have to talk about the pattern and my ideas wich I've listed in my first post
I mentioned earlier, you are good to go on those. What specifically do you need clarification on?
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2 hours ago, Tarkin99933 said:
I've made a mistake. The fabric I've showed in the attached pics i my recent post is quite difficult to handle when it comes to ironing the wrinkles.
I've attached a pic of a better fabric in my recent post (please take a look), wich is easier to handle. It's made of 45% wool and 55% polyester.
Here is the direct link to the seller:
Sorry for the confusion, please let me know what you think of the new fabric.
Cedric I think it looks great and, quite frankly, you know this costume best- better than I do. Choose whatever you think will work best.
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Looks great! Can't wait to see where you take this!
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Checking back in on this. @buckrogersbarker was there any consensus on what type of material Cedric should use?
My thought is that @Tarkin99933 should use whatever he thinks will work out best.
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I could have sworn I replied to this a few weeks ago.
I agree with your CRL proposal.
If there is a common item (something used in another CRL), we should copy that as close as we can.
As for the fabric, I think any of those will work. @buckrogersbarker can we a second opinion, or possibly an LMO to look into this so we don't tell him the wrong fabric in case they have strong opinions on it?
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MerrSonn Power 5 Blaster
- Scratch built or high-end prop replica based on a Mauser C96, or M712 pistol.
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Grips shall be wood or the appearance of wood.
- Color tone shall be from dark brown to black.
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Cooling module can be black, weathered silver, or silver.
- Only the outside edges of the fins are silver. The rest is black (minor weathering is permitted).
- The wire on top can be straight or coiled.
- Accurate greeblies are present on both sides.
- Flared muzzle covers most of the barrel and is black (minor weathering is permitted).
- If using a straight wire, the the cooling module fin outside edges must be silver.
- If using a coiled wire, the cooling module must be black (minor weathering is permitted).
- The blaster may have minor weathering or base metal exposure.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):-
Two "antenna" with bulbous tips are present on top of the barrel at the base of the muzzle.
- Antenna are based on the shape of the original parts used as pushrods in the Vernon Tomtit model airplane kit.
Merr Sonn Power 5 Holster- Made of black leather or leather-like material.
- Outer panel is flat and curves around the top of the blaster.
- Outer circumference of the holster is curved around the basic shape of the blaster.
- Holster has a cutout for the blaster's “cooling module.”
- Holster has one belt loop that is integrated into the holster body.
- A safety strap secures the blaster in the holster is present.
- Holster may be worn on the right hip, or reversed and worn on the left hip with the blaster handle pointing forward.
- Holster is open at the bottom and allows the muzzle to slightly protrude.
- Holster is not present if no weapon is carried with the costume.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):- Holster is made of leather.
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Final Draft! Last chance to get in your thoughts before we send it!
MerrSonn Power 5 Blaster
- Scratch built or high-end prop replica based on a Mauser C96, or M712 pistol.
- Grip can be wood tone, from dark brown to black.
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Cooling module can be black, weathered silver, or silver.
- Only the outside edges of the fins are silver. The rest is black (minor weathering is permitted).
- The wire on top can be straight or coiled.
- Accurate greeblies are present on both sides.
- Flared muzzle covers most of the barrel and is black (minor weathering is permitted).
- If using a straight wire, the the cooling module fin outside edges must be silver.
- If using a coiled wire, the cooling module must be black (minor weathering is permitted).
- The blaster may have minor weathering or base metal exposure.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):-
Two "antenna" with bulbous tips are present on top of the barrel at the base of the muzzle.
- Antenna are based on the shape of the original parts used as pushrods in the Vernon Tomtit model airplane kit.
Merr Sonn Power 5 Holster- Made of black leather or leather-like material.
- Outer panel is flat and curves around the top of the blaster.
- Outer circumference of the holster is curved around the basic shape of the blaster.
- Holster has a cutout for the blaster's “cooling module.”
- Holster has one belt loop that is integrated into the holster body.
- A safety strap secures the blaster in the holster is present.
- Holster may be worn on the right hip, or reversed and worn on the left hip with the blaster handle pointing forward.
- Holster is open at the bottom and allows the muzzle to slightly protrude.
- Holster is not present if no weapon is carried with the costume.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):- Holster is made of leather.
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current draft @kman
anything to add or change?
MerrSonn Power5 Blaster
- Scratch built or high-end prop replica based on a Mauser C96, or M712.
- Grip can be wood tone, from brown to black.
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Cooling module ribs can be black, weathered silver, or silver.
- Only the tops of the fins are painted/weathered silver. The sides are black.
- The wire on top can be straight or coiled.
- Accurate greeblies are present on both sides.
- If using a straight wire, the the cooling module ribs must be silver.
- If using a coiled wire, the cooling module ribs must be black, or weathered.
- The blaster may have minor weathering or base metal exposure.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):Merr Sonn Power 5 Holster- Made of black leather or leather-like material.
- Outer circumference of the holster is curved around the basic shape of the blaster.
- Holster has a cutout for the blaster's “cooling module.”
- Holster has one belt loop that is integrated into the holster body.
- A safety strap that secures the blaster in the holster is present.
- Holster is open at the bottom and allows the muzzle to slightly protrude.
- Holster is not present if no weapon is carried with the costume.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):- Holster is made of leather.
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13 hours ago, Detaleader said:
wow that holster is different! I don't see the Power 5 listed in Army Troopers CRL over in Spec Ops so I wonder if that's something they are looking into.
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So, the ANH one is a C96, and the Andor one is M712.
Can we tell if Gorn's blaster is a C96 or a M712?
Looking backwards to the legacy CRL entry...wait there is a typo there. M172 or M712. @Detaleader this may answer your question. Regardless, I'd like to make this a L3 thing, we just need to decide what Gorn's blaster is.
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MerrSonn Power5 Blaster - Scratch built or high-end prop replica based on a Mauser C96, M712, or M617.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable): - Blaster is based on a Mauser C96 or M172, or replica thereof.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable): - Blaster is based on a Mauser C96 in 7.63 caliber or replica thereof.
- Blaster does not have a detachable magazine.
- There is a square shape on the body above the left side of the handle.
Latest draft is below.
MerrSonn Power5 Blaster- Scratch built or high-end prop replica based on a Mauser C96, or M712.
- Grip can be wood tone, from brown to black.
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Cooling module ribs can be black, weathered silver, or silver.
- Only the tops of the fins are painted/weathered silver. The sides are black.
- The wire on top can be straight or coiled.
- Accurate greeblies are present on both sides.
- If using a straight wire, the the cooling module ribs must be silver.
- If using a coiled wire, the cooling module ribs must be black, or weathered.
- The blaster may have minor weathering or base metal exposure.
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):- ----talk about the ANH one is a C96, and the new one is a M712.,
Merr Sonn Power 5 Holster- Made of black leather or leather-like material.
- Outer circumference of the holster is curved around the basic shape of the blaster.
- Holster has a cutout for the blaster's “cooling module.”
- Holster has one belt loop that is integrated into the holster body.
- A safety strap that secures the blaster in the holster is present.
- Holster is open at the bottom and allows the muzzle to slightly protrude.
- Holster is not present if no weapon is carried with the costume.
OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):- Holster is made of leather.
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17 minutes ago, Detaleader said:
This is a small thing, but something that I noticed: M617
Where did that designation come from? I've been googling and found nothing. I feel like it might be worth deleting this term, if nobody else knows what's up with it, as it may confuse people otherwise?
As for ISB Power 5: Since Gorn carries one and Petigar carries one, it might be worth adding the same blaster/holster combo to the Non Saga Imperial Officer as well.
I'll do some screenshot digging later to find out if
A) Petigar's Power 5 is silver ribs
If it's possible to tell if it is a Schnellfeuer or a regular C96. A magazine eject button would be a big giveaway here.
I can't speak to the M617 as I just copied the language from the legacy entry.
OOH YES Good point about Gorn and Petigar! Petigar's Power 5 doesn't look silver. I am excited to add the Power 5 to the Military Officer!
Blackwing Officer - zombie
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We will try to advocate for those basic things with the LMO office.
I like to reuse "standard" items whenever possible. Usually we don't get too into the weeds with boots. Ideally, I would like to see the boots able to be used with a different costume (so someone doesn't have to go out and buy another pair of $300 boots) which is why I copied the non saga boot stuff. I cannot remember correctly (ask @kman) but I think the "buckle & strap" riding boots have been used since R1.
That being said, it probably shouldn't a L3 thing for this. What do you think about changing the language to:
OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):