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| − | '''Service Studs''' are metallic studs attached to the skull of a [[Space Marine]], which visibly protrude through the skin of the forehead. The awards signify the number of the Marine's years in service to the [[Chapter]]. Different designs and shapes of studs denote different lengths of service.{{Fn|1}} A stud will represent either 10, 50 or 100 years service, depending on its style and the material it is made from.{{Fn|2}} | + | '''Service Studs''' are metallic studs attached to the skull of a [[Space Marine]], which visibly protrude through the skin of the forehead. The awards signify the number of the Marine's years in service to the [[Chapter]]. Different designs and shapes of studs denote different lengths of service.{{Fn|1}} A stud will represent either 10, 50 or 100 years service, depending on its style and the material it is made from.{{Fn|2}} The [[Dark Angels]] Chapter uses silver studs for 50 years of service and gold studs to indicate a full century of service.{{Fn|3}} |
However, the practice of Service Studs is falling out of favor with many Chapters.{{Fn|1}} | However, the practice of Service Studs is falling out of favor with many Chapters.{{Fn|1}} | ||
Revision as of 17:15, 20 March 2016
Service Studs are metallic studs attached to the skull of a Space Marine, which visibly protrude through the skin of the forehead. The awards signify the number of the Marine's years in service to the Chapter. Different designs and shapes of studs denote different lengths of service.[1] A stud will represent either 10, 50 or 100 years service, depending on its style and the material it is made from.[2] The Dark Angels Chapter uses silver studs for 50 years of service and gold studs to indicate a full century of service.[3]
However, the practice of Service Studs is falling out of favor with many Chapters.[1]
Source
- 1: Insignium Astartes, pg. 62
- 2: White Dwarf 68 (2015), Ask Grombrindal
- 3: Ravenwing (Novel), Two - The Black Knights
