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04-12-12, 12:23 PM
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Royal Marine Lanyard
I bought this on Ebay hoping it would be suitable for a WW2 RA uniform, but its a bit shiny and it would be a shame to remove the labels so I am going to move it on.
But before I do does "RM" stand for Royal Marines? and does the shiny finish mean it contains a modern fabrik like Nylon. Please note under the BCMBF code of conduct I am obliged to point out that I may profit from any information you supply  Rob 
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04-12-12, 12:40 PM
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My eyesight is too poor to be able to read what is on the labels, but if it is any help my late father, RSM Royal Marines, wore a white lanyard round left shoulder during WW2 with the end tucked into left breast pocket. I am very clear in my mind about that as he took it off and gave it to me in 1944 when I needed a white lanyard for my Scout uniform.
Cheers, john G
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04-12-12, 01:53 PM
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04-12-12, 02:18 PM
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Thanks for the replies John and Phil.
Phil yours has the same spec number but doesn't mention "RM", does that mean by 1992 this had become more general issue? Rob.
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04-12-12, 02:30 PM
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Hi Rob,
I honestly don't know. I got my info from Marc (54bty), he didn't mention any other units at the time. I have two sample cards both with different dates but the same lanyard type attached, 1991 & 1992. I will keep an eye out for your one if you resell it Cheers, Phil
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04-12-12, 03:05 PM
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Hi Phil
You can have it for what it cost me if you like, £6.89 plus a large letter stamp. PM if you are interested. Rob.
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04-12-12, 06:01 PM
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Rob & Phil
Taken from JSP 768 Description: Lanyard. White. Royal Marines. Single cord, 1/4 inch diamond loop with turks at head of each end. 33 inch overall length. NSN: 8465-99-136-5683 Specification: UK/SC/5416 @ 20587A Cost Guide: £0.89 Paddy
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04-12-12, 09:43 PM
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A similar but more recent and expensive entry in Section 1, Sub-Section 1a of the DMC (2005)
Lanyard Individual Equipment Carrying 42 Commando Royal Marines Braid type. Single cord with loops at either end, secured by a turks head. White. length 84cm Diameter 0.6cm. 42 Commando Royal Marines NSN 8465-99-136-5683 UK/SC/5416 @ 20587A Cost Guide £1.24 Tim
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09-01-13, 11:28 AM
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All R.M ranks on the posted strength of the following units are to wear a coloured lanyard with certain forms of dress as stated:
b. Coloured lanyards are worn on the right shoulder in an ordinary loop with the running end passed directly into the right side of the breast pocket without forming a bight. c. Lanyard, Blue, Officers’ Pattern also worn by WO 1. Braid of viscose rayon on cotton core. One end constructed with a loop closed with a Turk’s head knot. Length of lanyard shall be no less than 800mm to be worn looped over the left shoulder. The running end is to be passed into the left side of the breast pocket and not allowed to hang loosely in a bight. Unit Colour COMAMPHIBFOR/DRM - Maroon HQ 3 Cdo Bde RM UKLF CSG - Green 40 Cdo RM - Light Blue 42 Cdo RM - White 45 Cdo RM - Scarlet Cdo Log Regt RM - Dark Blue Fleet Protection Group RM Old - Gold on Scarlet SBS - Green, Black and Blue 539 ASRM - Old Gold and Rifle Green 847 NAS - Light/Dark Blue
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