STAMPED Civil War ID Disc / Tag We are proud to offer hand-stamped solid brass I.D. tags that look just like the ones that were worn by Civil War soldiers. For a very affordable price, re-enactors, history buffs, military enthusiasts and family members wishing to honor their Civil War-era ancestors can own a living memorial to the men who served in the only war fought by Americans on American soil. $32.00 Each - Press Add to cart at bottom of page to purchase. These tags are offered here by DogTagsRus for the discriminating purchaser. All tags are cast, stamped and finished by one of the premire Civil War Memorialist's and history buff's, Mr. Albert R. Fromberger. Mr. Fromberger has been hand crafting these reproduction disks for many years and has graciously allowed us to offer them here to you. $32.00 Each - Press Add to cart at bottom of page to purchase.
When you order one of these authentic looking I.D. tags you'll hold a small piece of history in your hand. Each I.D. brass tag comes complete with a 27-inch silver chain and features an eagle from a 1858 gold dollar on one side and the words "War of 1861." The other side can be hand-stamped with a person's first initial, last name, regiment, company name and branch of service. Imagine going into battle fearing that your loved ones might never learn your fate.
Civil war soldiers had that worry because they were not provided with "dog tags" by the U.S. or Confederate governments. Pragmatic men prepared for the possibility that they might be wounded or die in battle by providing their own means of identification.
At Mary's Heights, Mine Run and Cold Harbor, for example, in preparation for what they knew would be hopeless attacks, federal soldiers wrote their names on strips of paper which they pinned to the backs of their coats. When the battles were over, the strips helped the fallen be accounted for.
Some soldiers stenciled their names and the name of their regiment on the equipment they used while countless other men were identified by the notebooks, diaries and letters they carried in their pockets.
The most farsighted troops purchased identification products from private companies before leaving home. Harper's Weekly, Leslie's and other popular magazines carried advertisements for ornate gold or silver pins that could be worn on a man's coat.
A more popular and cheaper alternative was to purchase a brass or lead tag from enterprising sutlers who plied their wares at the theater of war. Similar to the dog tags used in World War I and in the early part of World War II, these markers had a hole in the top for attaching a string or chain that could be worn around the neck. There were several variations of these tags but most featured an eagle, shield and the words "War of 1861" on one side and the soldier's name, regiment and company on the other. Sutlers, who set up shops in roadside tents, hand stamped the soldiers' personal information on the discs for a small fee.
Now you can own a true replica of the identification discs purchased by soldiers on their own initiative -- recreated and hand stamped for you by Memorial Brass. A 40 percent regiment discount is offered for orders of six or more. Albert R. Fromberger,
Memorialist $32.00 Each - Press Add to cart at bottom of page to purchase.
Dear Friends:
An original Civil War I.D. tag recently sold on eBay for $1,800. I don't have to tell you that most people can't afford to pay that much to own a part of history. Through our company you can purchase an authentic looking Civil War I.D. tag replica for just $17 unstamped or $32 custom-stamped. And that includes postage and handling.
Each of our I.D. tags is made of solid brass and comes with a 27-inch stainless steel chain that can be worn around the neck. The letters and numerals are hand stamped on the back to the orderer's specifications, as were the original discs purchased by Civil War soldiers. I.D. tags are 1.081 inches in diameter.
Order yours today. They make great gifts for re-enactors, Civil War enthusiasts, history buffs, and those wishing to honor family members who served their country during times of war.
Civil War re-enactor groups can save 40% off the price of their tags by ordering six or more tags today! The discount is applicable to either unstamped tags or custom-stamped tags!
Your satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back. Your credit card information is safe on our secure server and your name will not be sold to anybody!
Al Fromberger
Memorialist $32.00 Each - Press Add to cart at bottom of page to purchase.
"I received my Laudenslager Civil War tag today and it is gorgeous. ... Please make up two more tags, one for my daughter Amanda and the other for my daughter Sara. Please letter them for the 74th Pennsylvania Co. D in which I now know I had two ancestors. ... Again, I thank you so much for the tag. I will certainly treasure it and I am sure my girls will treasure theirs too."
A. Laudenslager, Company D, 74th Regiment, Pa.
NOTICE: These tags are hand crafted individually, NO tag is identical and as such one should allow 2 weeks delivery time. For quicker delivery please contact us prior to ordering to make arraingments.
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