Rare Imperial Crewman/Navy Trooper/Gunner X-Wing Pilots Finial Data Cylinders

[the.rebel.agent]

Back in 2017, Star Wars and the Power of Costume, displayed these accessories:

I have been working on several code cylinders, but never saw that one. So, I started my research and found two images references. They were great and modeled the "Finial" code.

From ANH to ROTJ, these are the screen caps where I spotted the "Finial" code cylinder:

ANH:

ESB:

ROTJ:

 

[the.rebel.agent]

Later, I found out more references on screen; combined with regular data cylinders:

And finally, I made them in wood, which is the original material they were made of:

I have some kits available, just pm me for ordering information. Hope this helps to bring some light over this rare data cylinders.

 

[Rexermus]

Was this a found part or a custom piece the props team turned on a lathe?

 

[the.rebel.agent]

Was this a found part or a custom piece the props team turned on a lathe?

If they were a found part, I would say they were wooden finials like this one:

That's where I got the name for this data cylinder.