The varied faces of the lanyard
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The Many Faces of the Lanyard
Summary
The simple yet versatile lanyard, often seen around our necks or attached to cell phones, boasts a fascinating history. This article explores how lanyards have evolved over the centuries, maintaining their symbolic power and functionality.
Article Body
It's intriguing how certain objects change their roles over time. Like the tailbone or appendix, some things persist from the past, transforming and adapting to new purposes. The lanyard, that familiar piece of string found in various settings, is one such relic.
The exact origins of the lanyard remain unclear. As a basic string, it must have served various functions historically, possibly appearing in different cultures. While the military in pre-modern Europe is often credited with its invention, similar variants might have been used elsewhere for purposes like hanging a sword, jacket, or even for practical jokes. However, the most recognized claim of its invention comes from the army and navy. Initially, lanyards were long cords used to secure jack-knives or swords, traditionally worn on the left shoulder with a knife tucked into the left breast-pocket. While colors and positioning have changed, lanyards have graced military uniforms for centuries, from tin-pot dictators to high-ranking generals.
Interestingly, other sources suggest lanyards were first used to tie fodder for horses pulling cannons, later adapted to fire triggers on artillery, a practice still seen in some older systems. The navy, with its expertise in ropes and knots, also claims the lanyard as its invention. Regardless, it ended up as a shoulder accessory for uniformed men. Within the camps, lanyards found various uses, such as tying sabers to wrists, allowing soldiers to wield pistols in the same hand?"giving rise to the term "dragoon." Eventually, lanyards became standard for attaching pistols to uniforms, staying close to soldiers' primary tools.
Times have changed. The saying "the pen is mightier than the sword" has gained new relevance in today's world dominated by intellectual prowess. Lanyards are now more commonly seen with civilians than military personnel, attached to pens, torches, knives, badges, whistles, and more. As tech gadgets shrink, items like cell phones, iPods, and digital cameras often come with a lanyard. This shift signifies that contemporary empowering devices, such as phones and cameras, now share an association with what were once symbols of power, like swords and guns.
Even charitable causes have embraced the symbolism of the lanyard. The international campaign Make Poverty History uses it as a symbol of unity and empowerment in the fight against extreme poverty. As their website states: "By supporting Make Poverty History, we can be liberators in an exciting and new way!" The lanyard can hold the keys to empowerment and even doubles as a mobile phone holder.
In essence, the humble lanyard has evolved from a military accessory to a symbol of empowerment and practicality in various facets of modern life.
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