Name/Title
Tag, DogEntry/Object ID
1983.006.001a-bDescription
Object is a pair of round stamped metal dog tags, likely zinc, used in World War I. They are strung together on a fabric cord. Tags belonged to Alfred Larson.Use
Military identification tags used by the US Army during WWI.Context
Alfred Larson was issued these dog tags during his military service in WWI. The US military issued dog tags as part of the standard uniform for the first time during WWI.Collection
MilitaryMade/Created
Date made
1914 - 1918Notes
Year: 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918
Decade: 1910Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Tag, DogNomenclature Primary Object Term
NametagNomenclature Sub-Class
Personal IdentificationNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Military, War, World War I, World War IDimensions
Width
1-1/4 inLength
1-1/4 inDiameter
1-1/4 inDimension Notes
The tags are in a circular shape, with a diameter of 1.25". The Cloth itself has a longth of 26"Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Larson, AlfredExhibitions
Exhibition
To Secure These RightsNotes
Exhibit Start: 2026-03-01Updated By
Kate GarrettUpdate Date
September 2, 2026
