question about i_* model and texture files

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While browsing stuff in Kotor tool, I came across the model and texture files for items we don't actually see ingame, such as the medpack, implants, belts, gauntlets, droid upgrades... you get the idea, I guess.

I wonder if these models were once supposed to be visible, like armor or masks, or are they just existing because they could be scattered around some merchant's store, maybe as a plc_* decoration or something?

Is there a way to make belts, implants, gauntlets and droid items visible? And another question: How are the honor medals in Kotor 1 attached to the characters?