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Those currently serving do not need to pay to replace their dog tags; they can be obtained from the office that processes ID cards and CAC cards, or you may need to discuss replacing them with a mobility section or readiness center.
Unlike US forces, British service personnel are issued with their identification tags only when on active duty. As a result we rely on the help of past and present service personnel to make sure our tags are as authentic as possible.
Can I get a copy of my military dog tags?
If you are currently serving in the military and need a replacement set, you can get them issued at no cost. Contact your personnel unit and they can issue them to you or tell you where you can get a set issued. These should only be used in the line of duty.
Does everyone in the army get dog tags?
Every military personnel gets issued two dog tags, one with a short chain and one with a long chain. Soldiers taken prisoner of war typically are allowed to keep their dog tags, although that may not always be the case.
What do black Dog Tags mean?
Black Dog Tags are used by Special Operations forces such as the Army Rangers, Navy Seals, Green Berets, Commandos, and Delta Force. It instructed all Special Operations forces to darken insignia when operating behind enemy lines.
The U.S. Army changed regulations on July 6, 1916, so that all soldiers were issued two tags: one to stay with the body and the other to go to the person in charge of the burial for record-keeping purposes.
Why do soldiers have 2 Dog Tags?
Do British soldiers have dog tags on their uniforms?
Yes! 2 x round tags with name, blood group, number and bonkers religion info! British soldiers also write a ZAP number on certain parts of the uniform to ID themselves (first 2 letters of surname + last 4 numbers of service number) because when your head gets blown off it’s neck, your dog tags often follow!
How can I get a copy of a British military dogtag?
Alternatively, if you have the original Dog Tags in-hand it may be easier to just recreate them directly on the Dog Tag Maker page, or just email us us a photo of them and we can do it for you. Enter your info into the form below to easily create replica British Military Dogtags. You can often find this information on DD 214 discharge papers.
Currently British Forces dog tags feature two 38mm 316 surgical stainless steel disks which are either laser etched or dot peen marked with the wearers details. Laser etching gives a permanent black mark on the tags while dot peen marking uses a sharp point to mark out the text using a series of dots.
What is the size of a military style dog tag?
Our British Military style dogtags are laser engraved on 38mm diameter 304 stainless steel tag with a matte non-reflective finish. The dark laser engraving creates a modern looking, dark and deep impression that will not wear down or rub off. Silencers can be optionally installed.