A ceremonial sword accessory for parades and ceremonial dress.
Description: Sword Knot. Black No 2. 18 in long, 1/8”wide plaited.
Applied: Knotted through the “Pas de Ane Ring” of the Guard/Hilt of the sword. A sword is never carried without a sword knot. The Sword Knot is of a standard length. Field Officers' Sword Knots are the same length as for Subaltern Officers
History: Sword knot also sometimes called sword strap or tassel is a lanyard which used to be looped around the wrist to prevent the sword being lost if it is dropped.
Product Details
- Colour / finish: Black
- NSN: 8455-99-127-8840
Supplied by Ammo & Company, makers and suppliers of military uniform, insignia and ceremonial equipment since 1850.
