Military Lanyards Suppliers

“Military lanyards” can refer to a few different things depending on the
context—uniforms, functional equipment, or ceremonial dress. Here’s a
detailed breakdown:

1. Functional Military Lanyards

Purpose: Originally designed to secure small equipment, such as whistles,
pistols, or knives, to a soldier’s uniform so they wouldn’t get lost in
action.

Design: Usually made of durable cord, leather, or braided material.

Attachment Points: Often worn on the shoulder, around the neck, or attached
to the wrist.

2. Ceremonial / Uniform Lanyards

Purpose: Part of dress uniforms, mainly for identification, decoration, or
denoting rank or unit.

Appearance:

Braided cords, sometimes with metal tips or tassels.

Colors often signify branch, regiment, or rank.

Examples:

Shoulder cords: Worn looped over the shoulder; common in British and
American dress uniforms.

Whistle cords: Attached to a whistle, usually worn by military police or
bandmasters.

3. Types of Military Lanyards
Type Use Example
Whistle lanyard Holds a whistle for officers or NCOs Military police,
bandmasters
Shoulder cord / aiguillette Ceremonial, often denotes rank or position
British Army “lanyard” on right shoulder
Functional lanyard Holds tools or weapons Navy, army, air force
equipment lanyards
4. Materials

Braided cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers for ceremonial lanyards.

Leather or heavy-duty cord for functional lanyards.

Metal or plastic clips for attachment.

5. Significance

Can symbolize honor, unit pride, or qualifications.

Some have historical or regimental importance (e.g., the British Army’s
rifle green lanyard for marksmen).

If you want, I can make a visual guide showing the main types of military
lanyards with examples, so you can see exactly what each looks like.

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Minimum Order: 100 pieces

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