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Originally Posted by 13 Pdr
Thank you Jibba Jabba for the recommendation and I was able to order the book earlier todsy.
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In fairness the book is a bit limited, but reasonably priced. There is little information on Commando Lanyards for WW2 anywhere. After a lot of research, I find many conclusions are speculative, not based on sound evidence. No.4 did wear a red and gold lanyard early on, but not of the construction portrayed - it was of a plaited type. The No.2 Cdo lanyard - white and black - is more accurately portrayed. I believe No.9 wore a plaited black one - However, wear does not appear universal. One book describes No.11 Cdo as a green / khaki colour - but I have not found much supporting evidence and tend to think it was not general practice.
PS - Like your avitar - LRDG links etc