You may have heard of dog tags before but are unsure of how they got their name. There’s more to the story and the item than a name and a piece of metal. The truth is that there’s a deep-rooted symbolism behind dog tags and each dog tag that’s worn. Generally speaking, it’s the American troops who’ve intertwined them with...
Most of today’s machinery, appliances, and tools wouldn’t work without precisely-cut, custom-designed metal parts that ensure their functioning and efficiency. And, thanks to today’s progressive stamping - or progressive die - technologies, these parts have never been so accurately produced. But how does this high-precision stamping process work? In this guide by US Quick Tags, you’ll find everything you need...
If you've ever seen a war movie or you're even vaguely familiar with US military uniforms and practices, you have probably seen a set of dog tags. They may look simple but they have played an important role in helping to identify military personnel in conflict and at other times. You might have wondered about where exactly dog tags come...
Stainless steel or aluminum metal tags have a range of different purposes. Arguably the most famous use of these tags is for the identification of soldiers in the army. However, tags like this can also be used to mark equipment and they have been a popular fashion accessory for decades. To use metal tags for practical or aesthetic purposes, they...
In the military, dog tags have been used for generations as a form of identification. The origins of dog tags have roots in the Civil War, but they weren't officially used until 1899. The primary purpose of these tags was to identify fallen soldiers - or those left on the battlefield that were severely injured. While originally in a disc...
