Russian Imperial Army Dog Tag 1917 pattern made of brass.
The small paper form inside this type of dog tag contained the soldier's name, unit, address, and other personal info. This particular item lacks any paper contained within it, but it has a unit stamped on the cover - 28-й пехотный Полоцкий полк / 28th Polotsk infantry regiment. Formed in 1769 this regiment saw action in many wars including Napoleonic Wars, Crimean War and also World War I.
Signs of use and age.
Russian Imperial Army Dog Tag 1917 pattern made of brass.
The small paper form inside this type of dog tag contained the soldier's name, unit, address, and other personal info. This particular item lacks any paper contained within it, but it has a unit stamped on the cover - 28-й пехотный Полоцкий полк / 28th Polotsk infantry regiment. Formed in 1769 this regiment saw action in many wars including Napoleonic Wars, Crimean War and also World War I.
Signs of use and age.