WW2 Curbchain with J-Hooks

2nd chain not required. Fragile and easily broken, doesn't fit over large heads, use for display purposes only.

After the cotton cord dogtag necklaces used in the 1930's, and before the more-familiar beaded ball-chain necklace was first issued in 1944, the military issued dogtags with these M1940 Identification tag necklace during WWII from 1940 to 1943.

Our replica M1940 Dogtag chain consists of a 24″ length of curbchain connected in a loop by a jump ring. From this ring is attached a J-Hook and short 3″ length of curbchain. At the end of this chain is another jump ring and J-Hook. Dogtags (sold separately) are attached to each of the J-hooks (also know as Sister-Hooks or twin hooked catches).

This chain is an essential piece of dogtag history for shadow-boxes and re-enactors.

Assembly Instructions

Refer to the assembly photos or the Assembly Video below:

1. Slide open the J-Hook.
2. Position the dogtag hole onto the end of the hook.
3. Swing the tag through the curvature of the hook (180 degrees) until it is flush against the pivot point.
4. Slide-close the opposing hooks back togther.
5. Swing the tag 90 degrees back, you may have to gently force it to get over the little bump.
6. The tag should now be able to swing freely from the end of the hook.

Characteristics

• Color: Metallic Grey
• Material: Nickel plated steel
• Size: 24″ x 1/8″ (3mm)
• Weight: 13g
• Warning: The 24″ chain loop may be too small to fit over some people's heads
• Made in the China

Product Photos

WW2 Curbchain with J-Hooks

WW2 Curbchain with J-Hooks

WW2 Curbchain with J-Hooks on replica WWII Notched Army Dogtags

WW2 Curbchain with J-Hooks original package (not available)

WW2 Curbchain with J-Hooks M1940 Assembly 1. Slide open the J-Hook

WW2 Curbchain with J-Hooks M1940 Assembly 2. Position the dogtag hole onto the end of the hook.

WW2 Curbchain with J-Hooks M1940 Assembly 3. Swing the tag through the curvature of the hook (180 degrees) until it is flush against the pivot point.

WW2 Curbchain with J-Hooks M1940 Assembly 4. Slide-close the opposing hooks back togther.

WW2 Curbchain with J-Hooks M1940 Assembly 5. Swing the tag 90 degrees back, you may have to gently force it to get over the little bump.

WW2 Curbchain with J-Hooks M1940 Assembly 6. The tag should now be able to swing freely from the end of the hook.

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