I have the military dog tag necklace as my object. It possesses both a historical value and a fashionable value. Its origin is in the military as a means of identification, which is illustrated in a research image below. In today’s society, however, it is also used as a fashion accessory, which is portrayed in an image of a man wearing it. My object’s use transitioned from a purpose of identification to a means of expressing oneself aesthetically.
This image is of the loose connector on the chain of the military dog tag. It is what enables the necklace to hook and unhook from one’s neck.
The military dog tag necklace is being worn here, which illustrates its purpose and use as a fashion statement.
The military dog tag is being analyzed in comparison to other military tags, identification tags, in Larry B. Maier and Joseph W. Stahl’s book “Identification Discs of Union Soldiers in the Civil War.”
This image illustrates the military dog tag necklace in its entirety.
The military dog tag is being measured in centimeters. It is approximately 5 cm in length, 2.9 cm in width, and 0.1 cm in thickness.