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Old 24-07-16, 03:05 PM
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Default Unknown chinstrap

Can anyone i.d. this chinstrap/cord?

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Old 24-07-16, 04:56 PM
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Yes,
Its off my curtains in the spare bedroom, I wondered where it went.

Can I have it back please

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Old 24-07-16, 05:10 PM
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Yes,
Its off my curtains in the spare bedroom, I wondered where it went.

Can I have it back please

Ta
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In reality, I think it comes from a German railway officials cap.
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Old 24-07-16, 05:28 PM
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As the Turks Heads are different sizes, I would suggest it has been cut from either, a Lanyard, Fourragere, or Aiguillette.

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Old 24-07-16, 05:57 PM
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Looks like a cut down naval officers sword knot!
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Old 25-07-16, 12:13 PM
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Thanks for input.
I concede it may possibly be a cut down/modified RN officers sword knot

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