Toggle Rope

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10-10-2014, 10:33 PM
The Wizard

Toggle Rope

Does anyone know the correct specification for the toggle rope use by Paratroops/Rangers in World War 2?
10-11-2014, 06:51 PM
Paul S.

I don't know what might have been officially called, as it was always a toggle rope to us - even when it was nylon rope and no wooden toggle. Here is a source for WWII reproduction toggle ropes if you are looking for one: Onlinemilitaria.com - What Price Glory - UK Toggle Rope
10-12-2014, 07:38 AM
villiers

Have always suspected that the `toggle rope´ is part of one of those myths that are now self perpetuating.
10-12-2014, 02:45 PM
The Wizard

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Originally Posted by villiers

Have always suspected that the `toggle rope´ is part of one of those myths that are now self perpetuating.

I have seen vintage pictures, both British and American, showing soldiers equipped with a "toggle rope". And I remember reading, back while going through FAOBC in 1973, a World War 2 period manual I found in the "stacks" of the Morris Sweat Library at Fort Sill that made reference to "toggle rope". I wish I could remember what that manual was. So "toggle ropes" are not myths. I have found a lot of article on how to make one and I have made a couple in accordance with those articles. But I have not seen any "OFFICIAL" document giving the specifications for an "OFFICIAL "toggle rope".
10-13-2014, 06:21 PM
emmagee1917

They vary greatly from maker to maker , but figure an adverage of 8 feet of rope with eyes on both ends , one around a wooden peg , about 6 foot long when done , and around 1/2 inch diameter rope.
Chris
10-14-2014, 11:02 PM
Roy

There are photos from Point du Hoc of the US Rangers with toggle ropes hanging down the cliff, Its entirely plausible that they could be the same pattern as the British pattern and most likely sourced in the UK when the 2nd Rangers were training with the Royal Marines Commando.
10-14-2014, 11:18 PM
Paul S.

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As mentioned previously, Vietnam era (and post Vietnam era) Australian toggle ropes were nylon and had no wooden toggle. Here is a picture showing one properly coiled and attached to the webbing.
10-15-2014, 08:12 AM
Al Diehl

Here is an instruction sheet. Not the greatest but, I think that you can make it out.

https://www.milsurps.com/vbpgimage.p...3&d=1413375076

Al