When choosing a military tattoo design, ensure it symbolizes your branch and a strong image. Take some time to reflect upon this decision when making your selection. Military Tattoos allow soldiers to demonstrate their dedication and enthusiasm for their branch and showcase what makes them unique – as well as act as a motivational tool!
Fallen Soldier Battle Cross
The Fallen Soldier Battle Cross (commonly referred to as the battlefield cross, fallen soldier memorial, or battle cross) is an ancient military memorial that honors honor, service, and sacrifice. Constructed of items belonging to deceased soldiers: their rifle is thrust into the ground, symbolizing that they fought until their last breath; worn-out boots embody their previous march to their deaths; helmets serve as reminders of what they stood for while dog tags ensure their names won’t be forgotten forever. The battlefield cross first appeared during the American Civil War as a method to identify fallen troops for burial, later becoming a symbol of loss and mourning for loved ones who have died.
Military Skull
Military Tattoos are an increasingly popular way for servicemen and women to show their dedication to their branch and country while simultaneously honoring those who have sacrificed to defend freedom. Furthermore, Tattoos can serve as a source of motivation for those looking to join or support those already doing – they can serve as both reminders and sources of inspiration! This particular military tattoo pays homage to the Puerto Rico Air National Guard C-130 Hercules that crashed during a training exercise 2018. All military personnel aboard were killed, and this tattoo is a lasting memorial in their honor. The skull used here stands as an expression of our respect. This back piece is an outstanding example of the military tattoo trend that has recently gained popularity. Artists use arms as large canvases to create intricately detailed tattoos; chest and torso tattooing locations allow more space for creativity as more elements can be integrated into one story-driven tattoo design.
American Flag
The American Flag represents many vital concepts due to its long and rich history. It symbolizes liberty, freedom, and justice; its men and women who risked their lives to protect these values; it even stands as a sign of hope from its introduction in 1776 until the present day! Since the “Blue Lives Matter” movement and police violence has gained renewed relevance in our society, the American Flag has taken on new meaning. With it comes new symbolism: mourning, memorializing, and protest. While The American Legion has yet to adopt an official position regarding this particular flag, individuals can choose how and whether to display it.
Dog Tags
Although this tattoo does not feature many traditional military elements, it still can be considered part of the military as it pays tribute to fallen soldiers and honors their sacrifice. Furthermore, death is a powerful message that can be utilized as part of army tattoos. There are various theories regarding the origins of the term “dog tags.” Some believe that its name arose due to American World War II draftees mistakenly calling their ID tags for those worn on dogs’ collars, leading them to refer to them as dog tags. Others assert that it refers to the shape or material. Military personnel in the early days were required to wear identical disc-shaped tags as identification, with one label bearing their name, service branch, unit information, and blood type information for identification purposes; another had medical details like blood type and tetanus shot year; each was attached to a chain with 365 beads representing one year; this number could vary for each tag attached in this way.
