1940-1945 Canadian Army officer's identity disc. Khaki green octagonal pressed paper, oiled. Holed at both ends. Stamped one side: "Capt IL JENNINGS UC CDN" Accession number not on this disc.
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.
