ANH Staff Officer

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Model ID 5701/ID 13516 , Photo by Phil Riches/G. Milani
Description: ANH Staff Officer
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Detachment: Imperial Officer Corps
Context: Star Wars Episode IV

These black uniformed officers are high class soldiers within the Empire's Imperial Army and provided a commanding presence among the legions of Stormtroopers. These ambitious officers not only serve aboard starships and military installations, but their leadership roles often inspire troops in battle. This particular costume is specific and unique to Star Wars: A New Hope.

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 is a visual guide used for 501st costume approval, not a how-to for construction. Construction details are found at the costume's Detachment website. Measurements provided here are generalized, and not criteria for approval. All 501st costumes are proportionate to the wearer in terms of size, fit, and scale. During evaluation, both text and images (CRL and Reference) must be considered. When in doubt about a feature of a submitted costume, GMLs should post questions in the Legion forum's DL/GML peer review section.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below. For 501st membership only the requirements in black need to be met. This Detachment defines additional, optional costuming details listed in blue and red. Please visit the Detachment website for more details on these options.

This costume is very rare. This tunic was unique to ANH.
It is NOT a black version of the standard olive tunic.
The collar clips on the side of the neck instead of the center of the neck.
The yoke closes up across the shoulder, instead of coming up to the shoulder seam.
The tunic has top stitching in some areas, whereas other tunics have no top stitching.
The rear sleeve seam opens at the cuffs, instead of having no opening.
The rear of the tunic has double vents (one on each side), whereas other tunics have no vents present.
Princess panels extend to the shoulder seam, whereas other tunics extend to the armhole.
If the tunic is a black version of the olive tunic, THIS IS NOT THE CORRECT CRL for it. The correct CRL is the Imperial Security Officer (Non Saga).

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Imperial Hat, Black

  • Fabric is a medium weight suiting material matching the pants and tunic if applicable.
  • 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, with the back flap over the front, and are about 4 inches (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):

  • All "flap" outer edges shall be wrapped with bias tape made from the same fabric as the rest of main hat material.
  • Code Disk exactly matches screen-used prop, complete with outer grooves.

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Tunic, Black

  • Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the pants and hat. Gaberdine style weave is most accurate.
  • Tunic is double-breasted with a left over right closure on 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 2' 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" (75mm)
  • Tunic has top-stitching in these specific areas:
  • Approximately 1/4" (6mm) from the outer edges of the double breast/double back,
  • Approximately 1" (25,4mm) from the outer edge of the double breast/double back
  • Directly underneath the edge of the code cylinder-pockets
  • Hook and eye fasteners on the uniform are not visible.

OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):

  • There is a dart in the top centre of the tunic, this dart is between 2 inches (50.8mm) to the top of the code cylinder pocket in length. There is a seam running the entire circumference of the tunic, dividing it along a line hidden by the uniform belt.

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 cream lining is to be sewn in.

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Rank Bar

  • Worn on the left side of the tunic over the heart.
  • Rank consists of colored plastic tiles mounted on a metal or metal looking bar
  • The bar is approximately 1" to 1.25" height.
  • Length is determined by chosen rank configuration.
  • Rank tile dimensions are approximately 1/2" (12.7 mm)width x 3/4" (19 mm) height and about 1/8" (3.2 mm) in depth.
  • Tiles are mounted with approximately 1/4" (6.4 mm) spaces between them.
  • Rank tiles are translucent.
  • There are only four choices of rank bar for ANH staff officers
  • One row of four blue tiles.
  • One row of four blue tiles and two amber tiles.
  • One row of two red tiles.
  • One row of three red tiles.

OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):

  • Rank consists of colored plastic push buttons mounted on a metal bar.

OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):

  • Rank badge configuration is consistent with ANH officers.

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Code Cylinders

  • Two code cylinders are worn, one in each pocket on the tunic.
  • Code cylinders are of the following styles:
  • Dosimeter style: True Dosimeter with correct clip and blue top.
  • Alternate Style: Silver clip with no blue top.

OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):

  • Only real or replica dosimeters are used.

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Imperial Belt

  • 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.
  • A single silver 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 buckle.
  • 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 ⅛" (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.
  • Snap is worn to the left of the wearer, unless a specific licensed character is emulated.
  • Buckle has a slight horizontal curve.
  • Belt is smooth with no grooves or extra embellishments on the belt strap.

OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):

  • Belt has undyed raw leather edges.

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Jodhpur Trousers, black

  • Fabric is a medium weight suiting material exactly matching the tunic and hat.
  • Gabardine style weave is most accurate.
  • Flared riding breeches are canon.
  • Pockets are acceptable, although they are not visible with the tunic on.

OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):

OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):

  • Jodhpurs have bronze eyelets on lower legs no higher than top of boots.

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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.
  • Boots are flat topped.

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.

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Belt Boxes

  • Dimensions are approximately 2 1/2" (63.5 mm) by 3 1/2" (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 (top and bottom for vertical belt boxes, left and right for horizontal).

OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):

  • Belt boxes include a lid on back of the box.
  • Belt boxes shall be worn only vertically.

OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):

  • Belt boxes are made of metal.

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Black Gauntlet Gloves

  • Black, leather or leather-like, enclosed fingered, non-textured, (normal leather grain/texture/lines are acceptable) fitted gauntlet style.
  • No buckles, straps, or decorative stitching.
  • Three straight lines, on the back of the hand (that match some references), are optional.

OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):

  • Gloves are made of leather.

OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):

  • Gauntlets slightly flair-out, upward from the wrist to the mid-forearm.

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DH-17 Blaster

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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.

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DH-17 Holster

  • Holster is chestnut brown or maroon in color.

OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):

  • Holster has two loops that are sized to loop as wide as the belt with no extra length.

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Merr Sonn Power5 Holster

  • Holster is chestnut brown or maroon in color.
  • Outer circumference of holster is curved around the basic shape of the blaster.
  • Holster has two belt loops, made of the same color/material as the holster.
  • Holster is not present if no weapon is carried with the costume.

OPTIONAL Level two certification (if applicable):

  • Holster is chestnut brown in color.
  • Holster has a form-fitting contour around the blaster itself.

OPTIONAL Level three certification (if applicable):

  • Holster is worn on the right side.