HomeThis lanyard was given to me by a local vet at our local Legion. All I know is that he wore it in the 1960-70 while serving in the Sherbrooke hussars. Can anyone tell me what it is for?
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lorne19- Member
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PAUL AYERST- New Member
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Age : 71
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NORMALLY FOR A WHISTLE BUT WHEN WORN AS A RGT ACCOUTREMENT THEY WHERE ATTACHED AROUND THE SHOULDER AND TO THE UPPER POCKET BUTTON.White ones where worn by artillery in the 50s and 60s for sure.
paul
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Martin Howett- Member
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Join date : 2012-08-21
According to canadiansoldiers.com
Royal Canadian Artillery - By tradition, a white lanyard is worn on the right shoulder.
See also specific unit details in table below.
3rd Searchlight Battery Officers and Other Ranks - Blue, Gold and Red
4th AA Regiment Officers and Other Ranks - Red & Powder Blue
5th (BC) Coastal Brigade Officers - Khaki
Other Ranks - White
Third Canadian Divisional Artillery The units specifically mentioned include
Headquarters, Third Canadian Division Artillery
12 Field Regiment
13 Field Regiment
14 Field Regiment
3 Anti-Tank Regiment
4 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment
Officers and Other Ranks are listed as wearing a red and blue lanyard.
Martin
Royal Canadian Artillery - By tradition, a white lanyard is worn on the right shoulder.
See also specific unit details in table below.
3rd Searchlight Battery Officers and Other Ranks - Blue, Gold and Red
4th AA Regiment Officers and Other Ranks - Red & Powder Blue
5th (BC) Coastal Brigade Officers - Khaki
Other Ranks - White
Third Canadian Divisional Artillery The units specifically mentioned include
Headquarters, Third Canadian Division Artillery
12 Field Regiment
13 Field Regiment
14 Field Regiment
3 Anti-Tank Regiment
4 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment
Officers and Other Ranks are listed as wearing a red and blue lanyard.
Martin
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