The uniforms of the Sardaukar were differentiated only between officers and ranks, and even then the differentiation was not extensive, with specifications of rank, unit, and other matters being shown mainly by shoulder boards or patches. The basic Sardaukar uniform consisted of the following elements (see illustration): Beret: the velvet black beret was worn with the soldier's Legionary symbol in front, and the rank symbol on either side. Officers had a silver cockade around the Legionary symbol. Tunic, the tunic was black, single-breasted, with a low, stand-up collar and five black fabric buttons. The gorget patches showed the Legionary insignia: these patches were striped with silver for noncommissioned officers, and with gold for higher ranks. The shield belt was a part of the tunic, and could not be removed; the Legion's insignia was repeated once again on the control face of die shield's buckle. The soldier's sword scabbard also depended from his shield belt: the Sardaukar never made any rules whatsoever about the design of the scabbard, hence they were decorated in any way imaginable (though usually bearing the regimental colors). Shoulder Boards: the background color of the detachable shoulder boards was black for standard units, gold for Emperor's Guards, and red for Guards: the design on the shoulder boards was the battle flag of the Legion to which the soldier belonged, bearing his rank insignia. 449 Breeches the black breeches were worn tucked into the boots, and had