Brass tag to what not sure yet

[mfc83]

Found this in field the other day still dont know what it is was suprized when google didnt even help me id it

 

[jeff of pa]

only a Guess but c.a.r.r.ex. Horse I.D. at some type of Exchange ?
but need to figure c.a.r.r. out first.

there was / or is a C & A.R.R. Railroad Depot in Springfield IL

But not sure what "Horse" would have to do with a Baggage or other RR tag

also what does the back look like ?

there is no hole to string it fast like a Tag.

Perhaps like a tool tag for borrowing a Horse ?
or 2 Horse Power Something ?
just thinking out loud

but cool find.

 

[HCW]

I agree with Jeff, baggage tag.

 

[wheatfinder13]

Horse and buggy tag?

 

[Msbeepbeep]

That's a cool tag. Wonder if its from a Ford model T or something?

 

[cahil_2]

That is a license for a 2 horse buggy. I found a similar one earlier this year.

 

[Curious The George]

The "RR" means Rail Road. The "EX" means express. Find out what older railroads were in your area that match. There was a Chicago and Alton Railroad at one time, don't know if the tag is from that one but do some research.

Likely the "2 horse" indicates the transport of a buggy or wagon.C & Alton Railroad

 

[ModernMiner]

Way cool tag and interesting post.
Congrats,
MM

 

[treblehunter]

Try this link to help ID your tag, It took a long time for the guy to get back to me, but there is info on the site to research also.
Maybe a stagecoach tag? Maybe the railroad had a tag for transporting horses on the train, used to see it on the old cowboy movies, ha lol

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