July 2008 Newsletter
Dear [First Name],Thank you for taking time to read our newsletter. We hope that the information is welcoming and interesting. If you have any comments, or would like additional topics included in our quarterly newsletter, please feel free to email jenni@symbolarts.com. We try to focus our newsletters on our customers and topics that can highlight them and highlight the products that are of interest to them -- products that can be designed and purchased to add to your jewelry quality insignia products.
You will notice in this newsletter two new products that SymbolArts has just launched. They are lanyards and an Armor of God Dog tag. The lanyards are a custom piece designed to your specifications. The Dog tag is a stock item that is part of our Armor of God Insignia collection. Please view the New Product Section in the newsletter to learn more about these two new products, or feel free to go to our website at www.symbolarts.com or call us at 801-475-6000.
Sincerely,
The SymbolArts Team
CUSTOMER HIGHLIGHT: Maryland Heights Fire District Challenge Coin Program
The Maryland Heights Fire District Challenge Coin originated in 2007 to serve as a reminder of the District’s values and mission. By clicking here, you can view the attached document that details the history behind the challenge coin and the District’s own coins and how they are utilized.If you have a story to share with us on how you are using your coins or insignia products please share them with us by emailing to jenni@symbolarts.com.
ANNOUNCING: New Products From SymbolArts!
ARMOR OF GOD DOG TAG
If you are new to our Armor of God insignia products they are designed based on a scripture found in the New Testament. The Apostle Paul states in Ephesians 6:12-13, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." The original Armor of God product is the challenge coin. As popularity grew for this product the product line expanded to include a pin and a key tag.
SymbolArts is again expanding the product offerings to include a dog tag. The dog tag is made with the same fine detail and workmanship as all SymbolArts products.
This stock dog tag can be purchased individually. For more details click here or feel free to contact us at 801-475-6000. To order the Armor of God Dog Tag click here.
Military Dog Tag History
The military dog tags we know had their origins during WWI (1914-1918). Before that soldiers used various ad hoc methods of tagging themselves for purposes of identification in the event of death on the battle field. The concept of “identification tags” dates back to the Civil War (1861-1865) where names were written on paper tags and pinned to clothing, dog tags were made out of wood with carved holes at the end so they could be worn around the neck on a string and coins were smoothed over for engraving name and unit number.
The first introduction of a metal "identity disc" 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. The information on these tags was hand stamped with tool and dye. Next came an oblong shape tag with more uniform printing known as the Navy/Marine style tag. The materials used to make this tag included brass and a “Monel” metal which provided more corrosion resistance.
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). These Army dog tags were embossed with letters and numbers using either manual or electric embossing machines resembling industrial size typewriters. By 1943 the Army was distributing sets of tags including one long chain, one short chain and two stainless steel tags. The chains had flat links, the beaded chain came later. The purpose of the short chain was to keep the tags separated to prevent them from making noise in the field. In addition, the small chain could be separated from the long chain for purposes of body identification. It was typically placed on the foot and left exposed while the body remained covered. Read more...
LANYARDS
SymbolArts is excited to announce that they are now offering custom designed lanyards. Lanyards are very popular and are currently being used in many ways such as: Employee ID card,Trade Shows, Conventions, Fund Raising, Swipe Card Holders, Seminars, Special Events and much more. Go to www.symbolarts.com/lanyards to learn more, or feel free to contact us at 801-475-6000.
NEED PINS OR BUTTONS IN A HURRY? Try Our Photo Dome Pins
Our photo dome pins are an excellent cost effective choice when you need pins in a short amount of time. We can complete entire manufacturing of the pins and have them shipped in a little as 5-7 days. For more details please contacts us at 801-475-6000.
PRODUCT AND DESIGN IDEAS FROM SYMBOLARTS CUSTOMERS
SymbolArts provides a variety of products including badges, patches, pins, coins, service awards and more…. SymbolArts' success is based on the loyalty of our customers. Each customer relationship is important to us no matter how big or small. Below are a few departments and the custom design we have created for our customers.Badges |
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Lone Peak, UT (click to enlarge) |
Southwest Adams, CO(click to enlarge) |
Florida Police Chiefs (click to enlarge) |
Freeport, NY (click to enlarge) |
Alaska State Troopers (click to enlarge) |
 Paramount, CA (click to enlarge) |
Coins |
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 Network Operations(click to enlarge) |
 Air Force ISR, TX(click to enlarge) |
 Misawa Air Base, Japan(click to enlarge) |
 Lynchburg, VA(click to enlarge) |
 Longmont, CO(click to enlarge) |
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 HOG Rally, UT(click to enlarge) |
 Federal Air Marshals, WA(click to enlarge) |
 FCI Florence, CO(click to enlarge) |
 FCI Englewood, CO(click to enlarge) |
 Detention Removal, NY(click to enlarge) |
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 St Marys Co., MD(click to enlarge) |
 Craig, CO(click to enlarge) |
 Groton, CT(click to enlarge) |
 Lee County, FL(click to enlarge) |
 Department of Insurance, UT(click to enlarge) |
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Pins |
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 Davis Chamber, UT (click to enlarge) |
 Florida Narcotic Officers (click to enlarge) |
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Patches |
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 10th Judicial Drug Task Force (click to enlarge) |
 Sebastian, FL (click to enlarge) |
 DPS, Utah (click to enlarge) |
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Miscellaneous |
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 Precision Pistol, IL (click to enlarge) |
 Lady Samurai (click to enlarge) |
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MONTHLY WEBSITE DRAWING WINNERS - Win an Armor of God coin and Lapel Pin Set
From submitted drawing entries each month, SymbolArts draws a winner for a free Armor of God coin and lapel pin set. Listed below are the winners that we had over the last quarter.
You have to enter each month to be included in the drawing. If you would like to enter our drawing each month visit our site at www.symbolarts.com.
| October 2007: | Charles Britt Biloxi, MS |
| November 2007: | Darwin Weaver Cayce, SC |
| December 2007: | Joseph Sweeney Pleasanton, CA |
| January 2008: | Bobby Barnes Cullman, AL |