The dog tag was important because it identified soldiers. Dog tags would be collected to send to the family of the deceased as sure proof that the soldier had died.
See the link to the right for information on a World War Two dog tag through four phases of change.
to identify the body of the dead soilder, if you couldn't recongize them
Name, Rank, Service Number,Blood Type
It would mean the year that the dog tag wearer got a tetanus shot, in this case 1941-1942.
A fan gave it to him, she said it was from her grandad before he died in world war 2 & she wanted Justin to have it (:
One of his fans gave it to him. The dog tags were a friend of the fans who died in the war.
A dog tag.
World War 1 dog tags usually vary in price depending on which country they originate from. For example a German dog tag is worth more because after the war the Germans melted all of the dog tags down making it more rare. But in the current market a conservative price would be around 100 to 130 dollars.
his dog tag was 148 he was in the 1st company of the 16th Bavarian Reserve Infantry Regiment as a runner rank of corporal
The price of a World War I cardboard dog tag can vary significantly based on its condition, rarity, and provenance, typically ranging from $10 to $100 or more. Collectors may pay higher prices for tags that have unique characteristics or are linked to notable individuals. Auction sites and military memorabilia shops are good places to gauge current market values.
One can purchase an engraved dog tag from the following retailers: Identitag, Tag Makers, My Dog Tag, Dog Tags Online, Walmart, Petsmart, Your Dog Tags, King Ice, Amazon.
Where they were to go