Czech Bead Lanyard

Native American Beaded Design Lanyards

Lanyards are commonly used to display badges, tickets or ID cards for identification where identification or security is required such as public gatherings, concerts, conventions and trade fairs. These will also work for hospitals, schools or businesses requiring ready identification for visitors or employees. These lanyards include a clip attached to the end and are used frequently in retail and business situations for holding name badges. Other items like thumb drives, whistles, keys, sport wallets, and other items are often attached for easy access and to prevent loss or dropping.

Origins of Lanyards

The earliest references to lanyards dates from 15th century France, during which the word "Lani're" was used to describe a thong or strap apparatus. Later, in the French military, lanyards were used to connect a pistol, sword or whistle to a uniform semi-permanently. Lanyards were used in situations where there was a good chance of losing the object-commonly by cavalry and naval officers at sea. A well-made pistol lanyard can be easily removed and reattached by the user, but otherwise will stay connected to the pistol whether it is drawn or in a holster. Lanyards later became a more decorative item.