[lugerholsterrepair]

Joe, A good point I hadn't thought of.

Jim, The two types of lanyard I think there were was the Cavalry which was longer..worn over the opposite shoulder from the pistol was primarily used to prevent loss of the pistol while on a galloping horse. Sam on the German motorcycle.
The other was the shorter Stosstrup type..worn around the neck hanging about waist height. These were employed by front line Stosstrup troops who went on raiding parties. Again, I believe used to prevent loss at night in the muddy trenches.
I have used the lanyards I make for steadying the pistol while on the range but I don't believe this was any military advantage. The Luger in the Military setting was a defensive weapon and not a target pistol per-se.
The real advantage to the lanyard is in prevention of loss. Loss would be very inconvenient to either the Cavalryman or a front line raider who needs both hands for other tasks from time to time!

Jerry Burney