CKB Ltd 50 x White Lanyard Neck Strap for ID Card/Mobile Phone/Gym Key/Access Pass Holder Loop Clip

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Lanyards associated with dress came into use in the late 19th Century, when field guns, such as the 12 and 15 pounders, used ammunition which had fuzes set with a fuze key. My mention of working with the RA was just to let you know that I'm not blind to you Bty histories, but it didn't take you long to stoop to insults, even though you know nothing about me.

I aint to sure about the Gunners and the abandon the guns white landyard tale, But as your a Hampton Wick lets examine your Corps and there guns! Prior to the South African War, Gunners were issued with steel folding hoof picks, carried on the saddle or in the jacket. As far as I can see the word 'lanyard' comes from the naval term for an attachment to a line or rigging and that dates long before Napolionic times. I can tell we'll have to keep an eye on you or we may be blinded by your eloquence and razor sharp wit.In about 1903 these were withdrawn and replaced with jack knives, which were carried in the left breast pocket of the Service Dress attached to a lanyard over the left shoulder.

By downloading or embedding any image, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. You can embed or download low-resolution images free of charge for private and non-commercial use under the IWM Non-Commercial Licence. I would class myself as an infantry signaller and I always had a clasp knife and a leatherman/Gerber on me all the time. Non-Commercial educational use for the purpose of teaching and instruction, including internal training.Of course, this story is nothing more than a piece of leg pulling; the information that follows is historical facts. All I'm saying is, could you verify the 'facts' of your repeated post before posting it over two threads at the same time. it is ridiculous to suppose that the Army Board in its wisdom would countenance the idea of a badge of shame to be worn by any branch of the Service. They were made of any string type matterel that was around and are shown in the black and white photos as white or a dark colour. it is ludicrous to suppose that the Army Board in its wisdom would countenance the idea of a 'Badge of shame' to be worn by any branch of the service.

Another story was that in the days of the old fashioned cannon it was used as a spare firing rope which was lit and then touched the powder. But there are some who insist that 1924 was the date of change, when the sloping of rifles over the left shoulder would soil the white lanyard.GQ and the rest of you, next time a wedgie says about rescuing the guns ask him what actually happend at Colenso and how many of the VCs won that day went to the Engrs!