Dog Tags

Bead Chains, Dog Tags, Made in USA
Post-war production of the stainless steel GI's chains intended for dog tags, virtually identical to the wartime issue. This well-known bead type, initially sold in PXs, quickly became popular and gradually replaced the 1940 version. The present main chain (24in) and extra chain (4in) were made in the USA by The Bead Chain Co., Bridgeport Conn.

Chain Bracelet and Dog Tags, Sgt. Francis Weiss, Medic, ETO
Rare genuine WWII US Army grouping, which belonged to some Francis E. Weiss and comprises the following items: - a chain bracelet adorned with the Medical Department's caduceus, on which name Frances E. Weiss (sic) and ASN 37658731 have been engraved; - a pair of dog tags issued to Francis E. Weiss , ASN 37658731 , vaccinated against tetanus in 1944 and 1945, blood type O, Protestant, with name and address of next-of-kin. A pair of post-war dog tags, retaining its original bead chain, completes this great homogeneous set. Francis Ernest William Weiss was born on January 24, 1918 in Fort Dodge, Iowa and joined the US Army on January 28, 1943. He deployed to Europe with the Medical Department and was discharged as a Sergeant in April 1946, prior to resuming active service during the Korean War. He passed away on August 5, 2014. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&cat=all&tf=F&q=37658731&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=6828296 https://www.brennanmathenafh.com/obituaries/5489911/print https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/180034517/francis-ernest_william-weiss Illustration documents available in digital format only.

Chain, Identity Tags, 1st Type, Sterling
Genuine WWII US Army dog tag sterling chain, 1st pattern, M-1940. The official metal necklace was introduced in 1940 (with hooks and catches). The well-known bead type (initially sold at PXs) quickly became popular and gradually replaced the 1940 issue.

Chain, Identity Tags, 1st Type, Sterling
Genuine WWII US Army dog tag sterling chain, 1st pattern, M-1940. The official metal necklace was introduced in 1940 (with hooks and catches). The well-known bead type (initially sold at PXs) quickly became popular and gradually replaced the 1940 issue.

Chain, Identity Tags, 1st Type, Sterling
Genuine WWII US Army dog tag sterling chain, 1st pattern, M-1940. The official metal necklace was introduced in 1940 (with hooks and catches). The well-known bead type (initially sold at PXs) quickly became popular and gradually replaced the 1940 issue.

Chain, Identity Tags, 1st Type, Sterling
Genuine WWII US Army dog tag sterling chain, 1st pattern, M-1940. The official metal necklace was introduced in 1940 (with hooks and catches). The well-known bead type (initially sold at PXs) quickly became popular and gradually replaced the 1940 issue.

Chain, Identity Tags, 1st Type, Sterling
Genuine WWII US Army dog tag sterling chain, 1st pattern, M-1940. The official metal necklace was introduced in 1940 (with hooks and catches). The well-known bead type (initially sold at PXs) quickly became popular and gradually replaced the 1940 issue.

Chains, Pair, for Dog Tags, First Type, Sterling Silver
Pair of genuine WWII US Army chains of the early type made in sterling silver, intended for identification tags. Manufactured by Sweet Manufacturing Company in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Mint, unissued condition; come in their original wrapping (opened). Please note that dog tags are not included.

Chains, Pair, for Dog Tags, First Type, Sterling Silver
Pair of genuine WWII US Army chains, of the early type made in sterling silver, intended for identification tags. Manufactured by Sweet Manufacturing Company in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Mint, unissued condition; come in their original wrapping (opened). Please note that dog tags are not included.

Cord, Dog Tags, Synthetic, NEET
Genuine WWII US Neet synthetic material cord (vinyl), intended for carrying dog tags around the neck. Unissued condition; comes along with its original cardboard sheet.

Dog Tag, 2nd Lt. Carol Peters, US Army Nurse Corps
Genuine WWII US Army Nurse Corps dog tag, issued to Peters, Carol E. , ASN N-762249, vaccinated against tetanus in 1944, blood type O, Protestant. Quite good, worn condition.

Dog Tag, Cpl. Phyllis Ingalls, WAC, USAAF, PTO
Genuine WWII US Army dog tag, issued to some Phyllis Ingalls service number A- 300273 , vaccinated against tetanus in 1943, blood type A, Protestant, with name and address of next-of-kin -- here, her father. Phyllis F. Ingalls was born on January 22, 1919 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma and joined the Women's Army Corps on August 4, 1943. She deployed to the Pacific from November 18, 1944 to October 22, 1945, in New Guinea and in the Phillipines, serving in the Headquarters of the Far East Air Forces, and was discharged nine days later as a Corporal. She passed away on June 5, 1977. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&cat=all&tf=F&q=A-300273&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=31159 Illustration documents available in digital format only.