But Im sure you will give us all an explanation like you do, if not go and annoy some other callsign who is not up to your high standards Heres a generic officers lanyard, probably attached to a pistol, from 1918 and a number of other lanyards from my collection all post WW1, feel free to identify.

Non-Commercial educational use for the purpose of teaching and instruction, including internal training. Custom Boatswains Mate Pipe Lanyard Navy Coast Guard Military Retirement Change of Command Bosun Bosn In the war years that followed, the lanyard could be used as an emergency firing lanyard for those guns which had a trigger firing mechanism, allowing the gunner to stand clear of the guns recoil. While in the Army I was told the standard line, that the lanyard was used by cavarly to tie there feed. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.Peritoneal Dialysis Transfer Set Holder for Baxter with 2 Adjustable Lanyard | PD Shower Holder | Peritoneal Catheter Belt | PD Belt Now as an ex Cavalryman I found that as a lot of bull and looked for the answer but was down to the PK and the spike which was used to clean the horses hoofs and that was why the soldier tied it to a lanyard.

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