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Vintage WWII-era U.S. Navy Reserve military identification tag group engraved for William Norton Kanipe.
The tags are marked USNR and include 1942-era markings, service-number information, and additional period abbreviations. The group includes five engraved oval metal identification tags, one blank matching tag, and two ball chains. Several tags show variations in the engraved name/order and markings.
These are the distinctive oval-style tags associated with WWII Navy and Marine Corps personnel rather than the more common Army-style notched tags.
All pieces show age-related scratches, oxidation, tarnish, and wear. The exact issue history of the duplicate tags is unknown. Please review all photographs carefully and use the visible engravings to verify the details.
