Korean War era style U.S. Army Dog Tags (most common type 1950 to 1953).
Rolled edge down, with debossed text and notch. Our replicas are made of stainless steel (not monel).
To assist with making replica regulation Army Dog Tags 1950-1953 (Korean War) we have created a template that automatically formats the information to the era-specific layout. 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.
Why do people buy Korean War era Dog Tags?
- Veterans order replacement sets of Dog Tags because they have lost their originals, they have been 'borrowed' by family members, or they want to give sets to their family as a memento.
- Family members and friends who want to create a little bit of history to celebrate and remember their loved ones.
- Veterans who never received Dog Tags (i.e. reservists).
- Historical re-enactors who are looking for period authentic uniforms.
Why do some Korean War Era Dog Tags have notches?
The notch on the Dog Tag was there to align it on a handheld transcription machine (Model 70 Addressograph Patented) which was used by field medics to quickly transfer the soldierโs information onto paper medical forms or burial records. This is also the reason why Dog Tags in this era were debossed so that they became in effect the printing press to record information on paperwork using an ink ribbon. Notched Dog Tags were standard issue until December 1964 until the Department of Defense officially switched to Dog Tags without notches in early 1965. However, military bases with older notched-style tags in inventory still issued them for a while from 1965 up until 1966. Some soldiers colloquially refered to it as a "tooth notch". What does the T mean on a Korean War Era Dog Tag?
Army Dog Tags 1950-1953 (Korean War) Template Creator
Enter your info into the form below to easily create replica Army Dog Tags 1950-1953 (Korean War). You can often find this information on DD 214 discharge papers. Watch this YouTube video for a demo. You can also design your tags without a template, or use our pen-and-paper mail/fax order form, or just send us an email with a photo of the original Dog Tags.
Overwrite the light grey text with your particulars and then click the Preview button. You can then make optional changes to your design (i.e. hole/notch location) or choose difference chains and silencers.
What is the Army Dog Tags 1950-1953 (Korean War) format?
Our replica Army Dog Tags 1950-1953 (Korean War) have Debossed (indented) text on a 2" x 1⅛" dull stainless steel notched Dog Tag, rolled edge down, hole on right with the suggested regulation format:
- [Last Name], [First Name] [Middle Initial]
- [Service Prefix][Service Number]
- [T-][tt year 1] 17[Blood Type]
- 17[Religion Code]
Subscript numbers ## indicate the field start position.
The Army began using the Service Number Prefixes: RA (Regular Army, volunteer enlisted), US (an enlisted draftee), NG (National Guard), ER (Enlisted Reserve), O (Officer) followed by an eight digit service number. There is no Rhesus factor on the blood type ( + or - ) as this technology did not exist at the time. For religious preference, the tags were marked C (Catholic), P (Protestant), H (Hebrew) or left blank for no preference. In 1952 introduction of the letter 'X' to designate other religious affiliations not covered under Protestant/Catholic/Jewish faith groups, and the letter 'Y' for those who did not have a religious preference. The letter 'J' replaced 'H' for Jewish US servicemen.
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More Info About Korean War Era Dog Tags
Introduced a few years after the end of WWII and used for both the U.S. occupying forces in Europe and those serving in the Korean conflict.
The Navy and Marines migrated to the same M1940 debossed notched Dog Tags used by the Army but with different layouts..
U.S. Military Dog Tags Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues G.I. Military Dog Tags?
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Lost Dogtags
Are you a veteran who lost his Dog Tags years ago? We can make you a new set that look almost identical to your originals depending on when you served. We also offer a Veteran discount!
Memorial Keepsakes
Recreations of personal historical Dog Tags from specific war eras make sentimental souvenir mementos to honor the memory of a loved one. Commemorate your grandfather, father, or other family members who served in the military with a recreation set of replica dogtags to match their originals lost-in-time.
Military Family Dogtags
Is one of your relatives in the military? Support your soldier with a Military Family Dogtag.
About Dog Tags from MyDogtag.com
At MyDogtag.com, we provide premium quality mil-spec Dog Tags that will last a lifetime. They are completely customizable so you can easily create Dog Tags as replicas of military issue originals or for any other use or occasion; A Dog Tag starts as a blank canvas, whatever you want to put on it we can make it, and you get to see a preview of what your finished Dog Tag set will look like before we actually make it! We can even laser engrave your custom logo or image!
All orders are shipped within 1 business day and are usually delivered within 1 week (in North America). If you need any assistance creating or ordering your Army Dog Tags 1950-1953 (Korean War) please contact us directly, we are here to help!
More Questions and Info about our Dog tags.
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