World War I circular, aluminum identification tag

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

World War I circular, aluminum identification tag

Entry/Object ID

2120

Description

World War I circular, aluminum identification tag belonging to James W. Milton, the donor's father-in-law; on front of tag is "153" in the center and "J. W. Milton" along the arc at the bottom and on back of tag is "CO I 30" in the center and "547586" along the arc at the left side of the bottom A cord is attached to a brass clip which in turn is attached to the tag through a hole in the tag. Imprinted in the brass piece where the clip attaches to the cord is "PAT. FEB.-20-17". Cord has brass piece that slides along the cord.

Acquisition

Accession

249

Source or Donor

Milton, Lucy R.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1917

Material

Metal