1942 Canadian Army Officer's identity dsic "Major J.H. Fox."
Entry/Object ID
1999.53.10
Description
1942 Canadian Army Officer's identity disc. Khaki green pressed paper/vegetable compound.
Octagonal. Holed at top and bottom. This identity disc is attributed to Major J.H. Fox. Under the Major's name, is "UC CDN."
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.
Made/Created
Date made
1939 - 1945
Notes
Date: 1939
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
Stamped into one side of disc: "Major
J.H.
Fox
UC CDN"
Accession number on back in pencil
