WW2 Canadian Army Officer’s Lanyard

The WW2 Canadian Army Officer’s Lanyard is a standard-issue accessory used by commissioned officers in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. Typically woven from durable cord, the lanyard features a neutral or regimental color scheme, consistent with Canadian Army uniform regulations of the era. Worn over the shoulder and looped around an epaulette, it provided a functional method for attaching small items such as a whistle or compass, while also serving as an element of uniform distinction. The design of the lanyard reflects military conventions of the period, emphasizing both utility and visual uniformity. These lanyards were commonly issued to officers and sometimes non-commissioned officers across various branches and regiments, with specific patterns or colors denoting unit affiliation or rank where applicable. This artifact represents standard parade and service dress equipment, offering insight into Canadian military attire and practices during the 1939–1945 conflict.