“Voices of Victory” record, July 4, 1944

“Voices of Victory” record, July 4, 1944

During World War II, a unique program offered hope to families with loved ones stationed far away. The “Voices of Victory” records, produced by GEM Razors and Blades, were lacquered cardboard records that allowed service members to record and send...
Identification discs worn by Joseph W. Tucker

Identification discs worn by Joseph W. Tucker

The use of two imprinted metal identification discs was first introduced in large quantities during World War I as a means to identify dead and incapacitated soldiers on the battlefield. Prior to the use of metal tags, soldiers wrote their names and hometowns on...