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Requirement · part of 7.0.4.4. Then it may be completed, and it counts toward rank

7.0.4.4. The patch itself is subject to availability

Required

Completion and presentation are two different things. The badge may be earned and the physical patch may not be obtainable.

Where this step comes from

  1. Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.4.4 · Presentation of the badge itself is subject to availability.

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