Military Lanyard Army lanyard

A military lanyard (often called an army lanyard) is a decorative braided
cord worn on the shoulder of a uniform. It can serve ceremonial,
functional, or symbolic purposes depending on the branch and tradition.

Key Points about Military/Army Lanyards:

Appearance: Usually braided from cord or silk, in colors representing a
unit, branch, or honor. They may be plain, two-tone, or metallic
(gold/silver).

Placement: Worn looped over the shoulder and attached to the uniform—
commonly the right shoulder, though placement varies by country and
regiment.

Function:

Practical: Historically used to secure items such as whistles, pistols, or
swords.

Ceremonial: Today, mainly decorative, part of full dress or ceremonial
uniforms.

Recognition: Some armies award colored lanyards to signify corps, regiment,
trade, or qualification (e.g., gunnery, artillery, signals).

Variations:

Whistle cords: Attached to a pocket or buttonhole for officers or NCOs.

Shoulder cords (aiguillettes): More elaborate, worn by aides-de-camp,
bandmasters, or senior officers.

Regimental lanyards: Each regiment may have a distinct color (e.g., Royal
Artillery wears a white lanyard in the British Army).

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by country/regiment (with their colors and meanings), or do you want a
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