Soviet Union Soldier's Dog Tag Coins Leader of Spain by the

Leader of Spain by the Grace of God)

Each dolphin token was typically about the size of a small coin

These silver drachms

depicted with meticulous realism to emphasize his authority and divine connection

First issued in 1944

Soviet Union Soldier's Dog Tag Coins Leader of Spain by theHistory of the Artifact Metal identification tagscommonly known as dog tagswere introduced relatively late in the Soviet Union compared to Western armies. During World War II, Soviet soldiers were issued small aluminum or steel capsules rather than flat tags. These cylindrical capsules contained a rolled paper insert listing the soldiers name, birth year, and unit. The system proved unreliable: paper decayed easily in harsh conditions, and many