ID Disc String/Lanyard?

[Gene]

Okay, stupid question but what is a correct string or lanyard to use for a German ID disc? Secondly, who might have one they can part with?

[Colorado]

Hi Gene - I have never seen a loose one. I have 3 disks with cords and they are attached slightly different, but all have knots that are fused together. The traditional cord is about twice as thick as a helmet cord, somewhat stiff as they are covered with dried sweat.

[Gene]

Thanks Jeff. Something else I need to hunt down now!

[Ian Jewison]

I have a few that have come with documents, however all are different!

Some have green chord, some have a metal chain, some have string and I have a Fallschirmjäger one that uses para chord!

I will try and provide some scans later today.

Regards,
Ian

[Matt L]

Yeah, the cords on the 5 discs I have with them are all different too, however I believe 4 of those are replacements. This one seems to me, because it's the most commonly enocountered, to be most likely the 'standard' cord:



Another reason I believe so is that this particular cord is actually spliced to a shorter section of a completely different and definitely non-standard type of cord.

Matt

[Matt L]

Oh and cords on discs are actually quite rarely seen- of my 300 discs, I only have 5 WWII, and 3 WWI with them- so finding a loose one would probably be difficult...

[Ian Jewison]

Green knotted chord........

[Ian Jewison]

Para chord.....

[Ian Jewison]

God knows...underwear elastic?

This a sort of braces/suspender device!!!

[Ian Jewison]

This one is a small length of string with metal ring housed in a leather carrying case.

[Colorado]

This is what I generally call a normal cord. Nearly all have that fused knot and sweat stained and stiffened. Other kinds could be period replaced or from yesterday for that matter.

[Gene]

Thanks guys! Now, who do you suggest I contact in order to get an opinion on the originality of an ID disc I'm expecting?

[Matt L]

Well Gene, if you can post an image here, there are a few of us who can help you- or you're welcome to email it to me, just send me a PM.

Matt