This big cat dog tag jewelry set features unique mini art posters of a spotted leopard and African Lion in taupes, gray and silver.

This set has authentic, military issue, dogtags measuring 2" X 1 ". Standard 24" length, silver-plated dog tag chains have snap fastener. The dog tags are shiny stainless steel.

Picture area is covered by paper digital art work, treated with a clear cold enamel coating which gives the finished dogtags an almost painted glass appearance. They are waterproof and durable.

This is an excellent mans jewelry selection but gals who love T-shirts and jeans like to wear them too. Add earrings to make a wonderful animal lover gift set.

• The concept of “ID tags” dates back to the Civil War (1861-1865) where names were written on paper tags and pinned to clothing. Other tags were made out of wood with carved holes at the end so they could be worn around the neck on a string.

• The first metal discs took place in 1906 and by 1913 the Army made ID tags mandatory. In 1916 a second tag was added, and by 1917 all combat troops had aluminum id tags hanging from their necks on either a rope or chain. Tags were hand stamped with tool and die.

• The more familiar rounded-end rectangular stainless steel tags known as the M1940 were introduced by the Army in 1940 during the Second World War (1939-1945). By 1959 all branches of the U.S. armed forces were using the familiar stainless steel rectangular shaped dog tags which are still being used today.