This is a guide page for those who wish to make a "Viet Nam War Style Dog Tag," which was adopted from the mid-1950s to early 1960s and was used throughout the Vietnam War. The plate used is an oval, matte type that first came into use during this period and continues to be used today. The chain is an authentic ball chain (long and short) set of the same type that is still in use today.

Dog Tag Plates
• 2 oval matte stainless steel plates
• Plate size: 5.08cm(W) x 2.8cm(H)
Stamping Machine
• US military Dog Tag Typewriter (Graphotype Model 6381) made in 1970
Note) Refer to the image
Bead(Ball) Chain
• Long Chain: 24 inches (61.0 cm) long (including fasteners)
• Short Chain: 4.5 inches (10.8 cm) long (including fasteners)
• Material: Stainless Steel