Customizable Mens Dog Tags

Dog tags are a popular jewelry trend being worn by men and women today. They are usually rectangular ovals of metal worn on the neck with a simple ball chain. On this tag you have customizable information about the person wearing it. Some people choose to put a quote on the tag; others choose their names or even a picture to be engraved on this piece of jewelry. With as much customization as we have today, there are plenty of things to choose to put on a dog tag necklace. However one may ask, where did this trend come from?

This trend’s origin resides in the military. They are given to each soldier to identify their bodies if they were to die in combat. Each dog tag requires the soldier’s last name, first name, middle initial, social security number, blood type, and religion. There are usually two tags on a chain. One is to be buried with the soldier, and the other is given to his wife or loved ones. The next question here is why are they so popular in fashion today?

Everyone wants to support our troops today with as many soldiers as we have going to Afghanistan and Iraq. What better way to support them then to dress the way they do. Army fatigue has been a trend that has been popularized then faded away, and then became popular once again. Dog tags, however, are a trend that has never seemed to fade. Maybe it has been the authentic troops wearing their dog tags as civilians who drew people to this trendy new look. Whatever the reason, it seems that dog tag jewelry is here to stay.

This trend is most popular in urban apparel and can be purchased in many urban apparel stores. The original dog tags are made of steel. However fashion dog tags can be made of silver, platinum or even gold. They look great with just about any urban outfit or just a t-shirt and jeans. Men’s dog tag jewelry is very versatile when it comes to mixing and matching it with an outfit. It is no wonder it is not seen more often.

There is quite a history behind dog tags and they have proven to be a popular fashion item as well. They are an easy accessory for all guys since they look good with just about any outfit and can come in many different colors and materials. While dog tags are cool to wear now, it is good to stay mindful of the troops that made it all possible to wear them.

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