aired on PBS Sept. 17, 2007

Also featured on the cover art of "WHAT IS BRAVE? Reminiscences of Fear, Loneliness, Hope and Endurance by Mississippi Veterens in the Battle of the Bulge" Premiere Printing, November 1, 2002

DETAIL OF COMPLETE CHAIN

  SISTER HOOKS                      SISTER HOOK ON TAG

TOP - Original chain with 1943 dated tag - Bottom - my reproduction chain 


Welcome. Here you will find information about my M1940 Dog Tag Chain reproductions (DESIGN PATENTED). Each chain is hand-made by me to exacting wartime standards. Prior to 1940, a monofilament chord was issued to hold the tags. After 1945, the beaded chain was issued. From 1940 to 1945, this was the chain in use. It features a stainless steel curb link chain with the proper sister hooks to secure the tags in place. Perfect for the World War II reenactor or veteran. Why spend $1000.00+ on an impression, including period underwear, and have an incorrect beaded chain dangling from your neck - in plain site - that any vet would notice. Get yours now!




PRICE:
chains are $10.00 (US) each

SHIPPING:
$2.00 shipping for the 1st chain and $1.00 per each additional chain shipping in the continental US -overseas shipping additional.

PAYMENT METHODS:
personal checks, money orders, cashiers checks, and Paypal (additional $0.75 per chain if using Paypal).

To order, please email me at: mambi66@yahoo.com

LINKS:
Click links below for additional information and sites!

The REAL reason for the "NOTCH" in the WWII Dog Tag

DOGTAGS and SERIAL NUMBERS: Army regulations for the information on dogtags (early and late WWII). How to pick  a correct Army serial number for your impression. From the COMBAT MEDIC Website - thanks to Alain S. Batens


CURRENT WWII VENDOR LIST AND REVIEWS - A great resource for the reenacting community - read reviews left by customers about M1940 Dog tag Chain, as well as many other vendors!


















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CURRAHEE! My primary unit - Item Co., 3rd Battalion, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division




ABOUT ME - I am a former American History teacher and current WWII reenactor. My impressions include pre-war Coastal Artillery, USMC, 101st Airborne, 2nd Ranger Battalion, Army Air Corp, and Italian Partisan. I have been reenacting for 11 years now and my love for the hobby is what lead me to reproduce these dog tag chains.


By popular demand - instructions - with a diagram - how to put your tags on the chain



At last! Instructions - From the original wrapper below:

INSTRUCTIONS
For insertion or removal of identification tags

Slide hook open sideways with finger nails. Slide, do not force. See illustration No.1

Keep tag in upper corner of clasp as in illustration No.2, when opening or closing. Otherwise the clasp can neither be opened or closed. Then close hooks as in illustration No.3. This locks the identification tag.


NOTE - over the years we have noticed that modern reproduction tags tend to have holes which are not quite as big around as original tags. You might need to widen the hole in your reproduction tags just a hair for a proper fit.








Additional chain info and photos

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1.Closeup showing detail of original TOP, and my repro BOTTOM.

2. Image from: Osprey Military MEN-AT-ARMS SERIES #70 The US Army 1941-45, pg 16.Shows proper chain with '41 style tags (right) and '44 style tags (left).


3. Image from: Quartermaster Supply Catalog, Enlisted Men's Clothing and Equipment, August 1943, pg 25.


4. Original chain on PX card backing.


5. '44 style tags showing chain detail.


6. '41 and '44 tags showing curb link chain and sister hook detail.


7. Closeup of curb link chain and sister hook detail.



The REAL reason for the "NOTCH" in the WWII Dog Tag