Following on from the recent interest (viewtopic.php?f=1&t=17907) in having dog tags made I swung past the Army Surplus Store in Pretoria West and discovered that they had two types:
Conventional GV* Type R39.00
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Rubber-Edged Type R49.00
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User Guide!
The Conventional GV Type comes with a user guide
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Dog Tag Information:
A suggestion is as follows . . . . with engraving on BOTH sides of the same Dog Tag, so EACH Dog Tag will contain THIS information:
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NOTE: Punched type printing (normal animal dog tag type printing) will probably not allow BOTH sides to be used due to the nature of the punching process, i.e. I suspect that the punching will show through on the reverse side.
Why TWO Dog Tags?
Why the need for two dog tags, some may ask? Well, in the good old GV days, should your buddy take a hit you would pop one in their mouth and take one with you as a record of your fallen comrade. So, I am not sure how this would translate into microlight aviation terms, but those wishing to be dog-tagged can decide to wear either one or two.
How to procure your Dog Tags?
You can obviously pay the store a visit, or if there is enough interest, I will procure in bulk PER club or group of friends and post them on (we can work out finances, etc.) - in this case please PM me with quantities and I will take it from there.
The Army Surplus Store contact information is:
Tel: (012) 327 3282
Email: yunus@armystores.co.za
Website: http://www.armystores.co.za
Address: 60 Mitchell Street, Pretoria West (0117)
Here's to sincerely hoping that Dog Tags are worn but NEVER needed!!!
Safe Skies!
John
