[lugerholsterrepair]

Gerben, Excellent photo"s!!! From what I can see the thread seems to be corded just as linen should be. It is certainly a natural material and not of modern manufacture. The wear and condition of the metal and leather leads me to believe you have a genuine period piece here.

I have many combat photo's of various people wearing lanyards however it is always difficult to see them in detail because of lighting, position etc. Many were sent to me by European collectors. I do not have any of Portugese soldiers wearing a lanyard. There are quite a few photo's of Dutch soldiers wearing lanyards in either Benders book or the Dutch Luger book, probably both.

Can you tell me the overall length of the lanyard? Thanks..Jerry burney