Original U.S. WWI “Marking Outfit For Stamping Metal” M1910 Dog Tag Stamping Kit - Complete & Excellent

Original Item: Only One Available. Dog tags originated in the Civil War as simple notes soldiers pinned to their uniforms with their name and hometown. Others engraved their names into belt plates or wrote their names on their knapsacks. In 1906 the U.S. Army began issuing pairs of aluminum dog tags. In the event of a soldier’s death, one tag stayed with the body and the second tag was given to the individual in charge of the burial. In 1918 the Army added a serial number along with the soldier’s name and any medical alerts.

All WWI dog tags were hand-stamped. Dog tag stamping kits like this one were issued to a company’s supply sergeant and kept under tight control. This kit was used to replace and repair lost or damaged dog tags. The kit comes complete with a brass anvil, hammer, and tin plates. The interior of the case is in great bright condition with the letters still visible on the wood next to the corresponding slot, wow!

The individual letter stamps are all present, and all are still clear without heavy wear, very hard to find! Both closing clasps still function as intended. The exterior of the box has extensive paint chipping and scuffs as shown. The set still displays very well and functions as intended. The case measures about 8" x 4" x 3”, and weighs about 6 lbs.

Comes ready to display! These are getting harder and harder to find as time goes on.