Dress Uniform - House Marik: The standard FWLM dress uniform, closely modeled on the practical designed favored by the Duchy of Oriente military, has been worn by all FWLM members since 3046. The uniform consists of a white twill jacket with purple stripes across both shoulders and purple piping along the front and back seams. Officers wear jackets with gold collars trimmed with purple edging and their rank insignia. The insignia of House Marik and the League are placed uppermost on the right arm, with badges of provincial affiliations directly below. Enlisted troops display their rank insignia on the left shoulder. If desired, officer may wear service braids across the right arm of dress whites. Each officer is entitled to one purple braid per five years of service, though certain senior officer may replace the purple braid with gold. The jacket cuffs are trimmed black, where officer display a second set of rank insignia. Medal and decorations are worn on the left breast under a strict set of governing rules. For example, many are worn only during the most important occasions. Many are placed directly on the tunic, while others, according to protocol, must be places on a purple sash worn over the jacket. Male FWLM personnel wear white stirrup pants, with gold over-trousers and black boots. Purple piping accents both the front and back of these pants. Many female personnel wear the standard-issue trousers, but other choose the approved full-length buff skirt and low-heeled shoes. The remainder of the dress uniform consists of a black belt with a silver buckle in the form of the Marik Eagle. Some provincial forces, most notable those from Regulus, replace the Marik buckle with their provincial crest as a way to retain individuality while technically adhering to the required uniform code. In addition, many officers carry ceremonial daggers, but only members of the Order of the Saber are entitled to wear swards. Firearms are not worn as part of the FWLM dress uniform.