A Question About Lanyards
 

I am wondering how the lanyard that had a loop on each end was worn, as opposed to the type that have a loop on one end and a clip on the other? Did one end go through one of the loops and the other loop over the pocket button?

Thank you,

Terry

British Army Lanyards
 

Terry,
For the British Army here is a quote from current regulations:
01.247. LANYARD: when worn on the person (around one arm or the neck) this is a cord in various styles and colours to retain a pistol or clasp knife or whistle. It is generally for wear in No. 2 Dress and less formal uniform but not normally in No 1 Dress and never in Full Dress."

The attached illustration is from an article by the late Brian Davis which describes and shows the five more common types.

Generally the type with the clip will be clipped under the pocket flap but the clip may not be visible.

The type with a loop at each end will have the long end tucked inside the pocket. I would say unusual to see it looped around the button.

More recently lanyards have been issued with the two end loops joined to form an unbroken circle. These are for wear on female No2 Dress which is without pockets.

As ever there are exceptions and no two officers might dress the same!

Examples of lanyards in my collection here:

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...p?albumid=2027


Tim

Terry, from my days in the RE, we would wear our lanyard on No2 jacket and in shirt sleeve order, on the right arm. The long loop was put through the small loop and a small knot was tied so the lanyard was not tight on the jacket or shirt arm.
The loose end would be tucked into the top right pocket of said garments.
In my case I would use a small safety pin to fasten it in the jacket pocket and use a small weight item in the shirt pocket i.e. bottle opener etc :D
I hope this helps?
Jerry

Gentlemen, My very sincere thanks. Had not thought about the looped end just being placed in the pocket and kept trying to figure what it was for. Now I get it!

Tim, also many thanks for the document - very interesting and helpful.

Terry