World War II Raiders got the idea of wearing ropes from the British Commandos. A toggle rope was part of the standard equipment of British Commandos and the Parachute Regiment during WWII. It was 6 feet long and had a toggle at one end in a tightly fitting eye splice, with a larger eye at the other end. This enabled them to be fastened together to create an ersatz rope ladder or to secure around a bundle for hauling, among other uses. Marine Raiders still wear the rope to uphold this tradition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesula Jeanlouis)
Date Taken: | 09.23.2021 |
Date Posted: | 11.23.2021 09:50 |
Photo ID: | 6869195 |
VIRIN: | 210923-M-DP209-1010 |
Resolution: | 3840x5120 |
Size: | 4.38 MB |
Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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