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GT, Pete , I took a good look and it is the left belt loop that has been replaced (thin) and stitched in with the non German stitching. I would want to get a close look at the inside. This could adversly affect it's price for me. Good eye GT! I dropped out days ago because Pete mightive wanted to try for it and I have two already.

Gerben, I remember the thread now where these lanyards were discussed. I have examined one closeup and the swivel is not of a high quality. Very fragile as you say. Stamped sheet metal, twisted to shape.The Germans used small but strong brass wire, formed and silver soldered. The leather cording is similar to what is used here in the U.S. for "bolo ties" sold by the hundred yard spool to crafters. Cheap machine braided leather. Portugese lanyards were purported to have been made very similar to this in many ways. I have never come accross what I believe to be a genuine Portugese lanyard.

"What I think is that some German subcontractor made loops in this style for a number of foreign contracts, including the Dutch Navy and the Portugese"
This may very well be true although I believe it to be conjecture and perhaps at this late date there is no way to say for sure.
I have been looking for a Portugese lanyard for 10 years. This one is about as close as I have come...
The Dutch lanyard for the Infantryman was flat with no swivel. I have never heard of an issue lanyard for the Dutch Navy. This is a fascinating photo you have of this type of lanyard worn by a Dutch Sailor...Where did you get it? Is it published? Can you send me a copy to my personal Email? I appreciate your interest. I am putting together all information I can collect about lanyards.

Thanks Gerben, Jerry Burney

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