Abdullah Igram was stationed in New Guinea while he was in the military during the second world war. When asked what to engrave in his personnel dog tag for religious affiliation (P for Protestant, J for Jewish, or C for Catholic) he insisted for an M for Muslim. Since the makers didn’t have the technology to create a custom engraving for that part, they just left it blank.

After he safely went back to Iowa after the war, he sent a letter to President Eisenhower persuading him to add the M option on military dog tags. And soon enough he received a reply from the President’s secretary thanking him for the suggestion which was actually implemented. You can find out more about him and his works through this article.

But that was during the second world war. Now you can buy custom engraved dog tags. You can even put pictures and images in it. Even if you’re not in the military. To order your custom engraved dog tags please check our Military Dog Tags section. If you’re not into military related stuff you can also check our Main Dog Tags section which includes dog tag design from other categories.

We found from this blog post from Metalxmfg about custom dog tags for martial arts events. Just like military people, these fighters need cool customized dog tags with their names engraved on it too.

This is good to provide identity to your whole team when competing in martial arts events or tournaments. It’s not a good idea to where them while actually fighting of performing your katas or patterns.

To order dog tags for the whole team go the the Team Dog Tags section and customize to your own liking. You can even upload your own custom logo. Plus, if you order dog tags in bulk, you get special discounts.

These illustrations is what I am talking about.

These cartoons are for the dog tag people. All military Dog Tags are engraved and packaged as gifts.

Military  dog tags are engraved and packaged as nice gifts.

If you are looking for a unique and special gift for someone, consider custom dog tags! Custom engraved dog tags are a hip accessory for people of all ages, and you can personalize them many different ways.

A gold tiffany style heart dog tags as birthday present for someone special.

One way to personalize a dog tag necklace is to add names, dates, and meaningful inscriptions to the person you are giving this wonderfully personal gift to. Great for teams, wedding parties, anniversaries, graduations, birthdays, and any other important event worth commemorating; like climbing a mountain, completing a marathon or triathlon, or even winning a medal. They’re also fun gifts between friends! Going on a special vacation, a dog tag necklace can be the perfect, lifetime gift to keep with you.

How about personalizing your gold or rhodium dog tags with photos? Yes, you can do that online! At YourDogTags.com, you can add pictures of children, that special holiday photo, a wedding or graduation photo, or whatever! Imagine the immediate and long-term positive reactions that make a gift a treasured memento.

Hint: When choosing a photo, keep in mind that it may lend itself to a specific shape such as an oval, a heart, round, square or rectangular shape. From there, the choices will range from color and metal. Choosing one that matches the photo, such as silver, gold-tone, brass or copper tone is a nice way to set the picture off. You may also want to consider getting a precious metal such as gold (white or yellow) or platinum setting for very special occasions such as a wedding anniversary or winning an important medal in a competitive event. Vintage photos are often best suited to a brass setting. If your vintage photo is faded or damaged, try to get it restored first. There are photo places that have a lot of expertise in providing this service. They can also do fun things, such as adding an element of color to a specific aspect of the photo.

Here's a sample military dog tags with clear and less detailed logo design.

If you elect to get a dog tag necklace made with a photo, make sure you choose a photo that has a large, clear image. You can either take it to a photo shop, or do it yourself on your computer or at a store. You might be able to zoom in on someone’s face, for example, from a favorite photos, as long as the clarity is good. Ask them, or check for yourself, to ensure that the photo quality is good.

Choosing a dog tag necklace for yourself or for a special gift for someone you care about is a unique and interesting option. Personalizing it with names, dates, meaningful inscriptions, designs, and photos will make it a piece to be cherished.