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[[Dragoon]]s would use lanyards (usually called [[hilt|sword knots]]) to secure their [[sabre]]s to the wrist, and thus allow the firing of [[carbine]] and [[pistol]] with the sabre out (hence the French term of ''dragonne''). | [[Dragoon]]s would use lanyards (usually called [[hilt|sword knots]]) to secure their [[sabre]]s to the wrist, and thus allow the firing of [[carbine]] and [[pistol]] with the sabre out (hence the French term of ''dragonne''). | ||
[[Pistol]] lanyards are designed to connect a pistol grip to a uniform on a semipermanent basis. A well made pistol lanyard can be easily removed and reattached by the user, but otherwise will stay connected to the pistol whether it is drawn or in a | [[Pistol]] lanyards are designed to connect a pistol grip to a uniform on a semipermanent basis. A well made pistol lanyard can be easily removed and reattached by the user, but otherwise will stay connected to the pistol whether it is drawn or in a holster. A good pistol lanyard can be invaluable in an emergency, because it prevents the weapon from being dropped. In addition, some pistol lanyards are of a coiled design similar to telephone cord. These lanyards are intended to be less likely to snag on objects than an uncoiled lanyard type. | ||
Lanyards of various colour combinations and braid patterns are also commonly worn on the shoulders of British and Commonwealth military uniforms to denote the wearer's qualification or regimental affiliation. Many regiments were originally mounted, and the lanyard (always on the left) enabled the rider to pull a whistle from his left tunic pocket and maintain communication with the rest of his troop. | Lanyards of various colour combinations and braid patterns are also commonly worn on the shoulders of British and Commonwealth military uniforms to denote the wearer's qualification or regimental affiliation. Many regiments were originally mounted, and the lanyard (always on the left) enabled the rider to pull a whistle from his left tunic pocket and maintain communication with the rest of his troop. | ||