dog tags (military tags)

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Scope note
Metal and plastic identification tages, often worn in pairs, by military personnel around their necks, carrying such information as name, rank, serial number, religious affiliation, and blood type; so-called because they broadly resemble the common tags used for pets. Modern tags may include digital information.
dog tags
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024