Old Brass Double-sided "47" Livestock Ear Tag painted lead figure but this one is its

but this one is its own special thing--unusual in its triangular shape

standing for its maker

Great box and great pencils--just waiting to be put to work

I had to rescue this one

Old Brass Double-sided "47" Livestock Ear Tag painted lead figure but this one is itsThis would most likely once have flagged the ear of a cow or bull as an identifier. Certainly there are many of these around, but it's the wide and irregular shape of this one, and the weight of the brass, and the hand written quality of the impressed numbers, especially, that does it for me. Plus, strung on a chain as a pendant, it would seem a very good present for a dear one turning 47 or for someone long past 47, forever young! 1 7 8" w x 2 1 8"