1939-1945 Canadian Army officer's identity disc.Khaki green octagonal paper/pressed fiber-board. Oiled. Holes at two ends. Stamped into one side: "CE CDN LT G WHITTAKER"
Use
Identity discs, or more colloquially known as "dog tags," were used to identify active-duty soldiers. They bear information such as name, blood type, service number, rank, and oftentimes, religion.
