Any clue what this is ?

[karib2517]

the thumb tack is for size. found it at about 3/12 inches , across a river from some railroad tracks.

 

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[idahotokens]

Looks like a lead seal for a boxcar or meter. Is it lead? It is not of uniform thickness, right? The wire it sealed looks cut off to me.

John in ID

 

[civilman1]

I think you hit the nail on the head Idaho.....Box car seal from the Norfolk & Western railway....