Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS

Historical information

Identity discs known as dog tags worn by soldiers in combat and stamped with name, no. and unit.
Hocking Regt No 2741

Physical description

Three identity discs on a knotted brown shoe lace strap.
1. Tin disc with No. and name inscribed and a round bell hook at top.
2. Round leather disc with hole punched at top.
3. Octagon shaped leather disc with 2 holes punched through on each side.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Inscribed 2741, Hocking A, D.A.C., O. E.
2. Inscribed A. Hocking, S.R.T.Y., Aus. F.A. CIT
3. Inscribed Hocking A, C.D. S.R.T.V. AUS FA

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