Original Item: Post war manufacture this pattern lanyard was in use from the Victorian Era through WW2, these are the Dark Green "Jungle Issue" woven cord Handgun Lanyards originally designed for the Cavalry but were soon adopted by most Officers of all Ranks from about 1875 onwards.

Intended to be worn, around the shoulder, these 38" woven Cord lanyards attached to rings on the base of a handgun via a sturdy sprung steel clasp. Most often seen worn with the Sam Browne Belt Ensemble, these have many times saved a Cavalry man who dropped his Pistol while in Combat.

Comes complete with toggle (lanyard hook with swivel ring) and two keepers, one fixed and one sliding , a perfect addition to any period collection.