Dog Tags

What should be considered when using dog tags?

Our ID tags (EKMs) can be worn around the neck simply and easily. The material is robust and solidly manufactured and offers high resistance to corrosion. This means our ID tags do not require maintenance. If the ID tags are attached to a necklace, you must ensure that it is properly closed and that the tag is securely fastened to it. Otherwise, there is a risk that the tag may slip off or be lost. For attaching our ID tags, a small hole is provided through which small chains and cords can be threaded.

Which tag or which dog tag do you choose?

Which ID tag you choose naturally depends not only on your individual taste but also on the circumstances. We offer a wide range of different ID tags so they can be selected according to personal needs.

Our insignia can be used in many different areas. Among our insignia you will find, among others, those for signal corps, army aviation, legion, armored reconnaissance, logistics, artillery, and long-range reconnaissance.

In addition to official identification tags such as the Bundeswehr ID tag, we also offer tags with custom engraving. The text can be chosen individually and is then engraved in specialized workshops. This makes them ideal as gifts for birthdays, Christmas or other annual occasions.

Some of our models are designed as bottle openers and therefore also serve as practical everyday tools. Which variant you ultimately choose depends on your personal preference.

Expert tip: What do the markings on the tags mean?

There is also the special case that, for example, a so-called emergency tag is created for people with epilepsy, containing the most important information, immediate measures or a caregiver’s phone number, which the person concerned can comfortably wear around their neck at all times.

However, even for dog tags for “normal” use, there are certain standards so that the engraving can be identified. For example, during Wehrmacht times, the tags indicated which infantry regiment the wearer belonged to and which blood type they required.

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Where does the term dog tag come from?

Insoles are suitable for closed footwear and should normally be worn with socks that have a high cotton content. Before inserting them, it is always advisable to read the instructions for use or care information.

Why are two tags always used?

Since these tags originate from military use, one tag was intended for the soldier’s burial, while the other was meant to remain with the military.

What are tags most often attached to?

The tags are usually worn around the neck. For this, a so‑called ball chain is used, which gets its name from its construction of many small balls. To prevent the two tags from rubbing or clinking against each other when moving, you can usually buy rubber rims for the metal tags.