Copper ID Tag

[nova treasure]

I was hunting a older homesite in a corn field and found this copper ID tag and when I first dug it, I was thinking I might of had a Slave tag or possible Dog tag, but that of course was wishful thinking and not really for sure what it's from.
It's about 1 inch by 1 inch and reads on the front:
M & R
F
P L
M.C.CO.
on the rear it has 268 with a Star on each side of the trio of numbers.

Anyone seen anything like it?
Sorry the pic is alittle blurry

Thanks, Nova Treasure

[Bramblefind]

FWIW I've seen "M C Co" as an abbreviation for "Motor Car Company". I would have thought it pre dated automobiles but I'm a real novice at this.

[nova treasure]

FWIW I've seen "M C Co" as an abbreviation for "Motor Car Company". I would have thought it pre dated automobiles but I'm a real novice at this.

Thanks Bramble for your reply, I will check into this,I also would think it might be earlier, but it's possible. I have found different things in some crazy places.

Great Detecting to you,
Nova Treasure

[Bramblefind]

It's a neat item. I wish I could help more. I'll probably check on it in a few other places - will let you know if I find any leads.