The Identification Tag was first introduced 20 December 1906 by General Order # 204, which described it as follows: … an aluminum Identification Tag, the size of a silver Half Dollar, stamped with the name, rank, company, regiment, or corps of the wearer it will be worn by each Officer and Enlisted Man of the Army whenever the field kit is worn it will be suspended from the neck, underneath the clothing by means of a cord or thong passed through a small hole in the Tag it is further described as being part of the uniform…” This Identification Tag will be issued by the Quartermaster Corps, gratuitously to Enlisted Men ant at the cost price to the Officers.
Grouping of “Dog Tags” illustrating different metal tags, necklaces, cords, and holders.
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