MARK V knot

[Gene_Hobbs]

I just had a question from a friend of mine and thought someone here might know.

"We are trying to find out the type/name of knot that's on the front of the MARK V ~ the one that drapes down over the breastplate."

Any thoughts? or ideas of a reference I could use to answer this one?

Thanks!

 

[captain]

Looks like a carrick bend tied in doubled lines if the picture I found is what you are referring to

 

[james croft]

Captain beat me to it. I think that is what you are looking for.

 

[captain]

I would guess that the knot is not used in the act of using the Mk V but is more of a decorative way of storing the two lanyards used to secure the umbilical and other items to the divers dress.
Probably a Navy thing when displaying gear for inspection.

 

[Gene_Hobbs]

Your assessment was confirmed by Bob Bornmann this morning. He added that the "Double Carrick Bend" was the standard until 1965 when a simple square knot was used.