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During the Vietnam War they were bare metal; the natural color of metal (silver appearing).
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What came first dog tags or military dog tags?
If you are refering to tags for dogs they are not called "dog tags". So the Military one came first.
What kind of metal are military dog tags?
Aluminum. The current DOD (Dept of Defense) dog tag spec calls for stainless steel military dog tags. Stainless steel is durable and will not corrode.
Can you keep your military dog tags after the war is over?
I guess. Your name is already engraved on it.
What is the service number on military dog tags?
When soldiers first started receiving service numbers, there was a special number only the military used. In the modern military, your "service number" is your Social Security number.
Are all military personnel issued dog tags?
Every soldier receives one pair of dog tags in Basic Training. When the soldier gets to his first duty station, he normally receives a second set.
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