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Originally posted by chiffonnier View Postthis type of award was first worn by the Spanish troops in Holland during the eighty year war (1568-1648) because the most friendly Spanish king at that time ordered to hang every Dutchman wearing a rifle,so the Spanish musketeers carried a rope to do so
The lanyard shown is for 98% one for a shooting association and one can still buy them in this form.
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The story of Alva was told to me many, many years ago and was included in my book about aguillettes. They spoke about a cord with nails. And this is the precursor for the Fangschnur, as there were often two metal tips included with the braid.
The men from Wallonië did wear leather forage straps with nails aorund the neck during the battle. After the war, the regiment did wear them from the shoulder as a sign of distinction. Note it all is a legend!
The development of the early Fangschnur is shown with drawings in my book.
Who cares if the websites do change their text.
A Schützenschnur does not have nails, but acorns.
Have a great jump into 2019: einen guten Rutsch.Last edited by wilhelm Saris; 12-29-2018, 07:55 AM.
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