Copper stamped soft enamel ID dog tag manufacturer

Dog tags were provided to Chinese soldiers as early as the mid-19th century. During the Taiping revolt 
(1851–66), both the Imperialists (i.e., the Chinese Imperial Army regular servicemen) and those Taiping
rebels wearing a uniform wore a wooden dog tag at the belt, bearing the soldier's name, age, birthplace, 
unit, and date of enlistment.

During the American Civil War of 1861–1865, some soldiers pinned paper notes with their name and home
address to the backs of their coats. Other soldiers stenciled identification on their knapsacks or scratched it 
in the soft lead backing of their army belt buckle.

Dog tags have recently found their way into youth fashion by way of military chic. Originally worn as a part of 
a military uniform by youth wishing to present a tough or militaristic image, dog tags have since seeped out
into wider fashion circles. They may be inscribed with a person's details, their beliefs or tastes, a favorite
quote, or may bear the name or logo of a band or performer. Some people also prefer to have the information
on their tags transferred to a smaller, sometimes golden or silver tag by a jeweler, as the original tag can be
considered too large and bulky by some.

Since the late 1990s, custom dog tags have become fashionable amongst musicians (particularly rappers),
and as a marketing give-away item. Numerous companies offer customers the opportunity to create their own
personalized dog tags with their own photos, logos, and text. Even high-end jewelers have featured gold and
silver dog tags encrusted with diamonds and other jewels.

Dog tags could be made of stainless, aluminum, brass or zinc alloy. Material aluminum is the cheapest 
material, but it’s very light. Only for large Q’ty order will use this material. Zinc alloy dog tags are the most 
expensive one compare with other material. But whatever on finish or weight, zinc alloy dog tags present high
quality. Printed process is workable on stainless, aluminum or brass material. Soft enamel process is 
workable on aluminum, brass or zinc alloy material.