Copper hole punched tag? Looks handmade.

[Humanbackhoe]

Hello all! I have no idea what this is. It is copper. The holes seem to be punched, not drilled. Approx 2” x 2.5”. There is no marking at writing on it. (Unfortunately). Could just be from an old tool , like a plaque or shield? Or(hopefully) Naitive American made?? Please let me know if this has any real history or just Early 20th century toolGak. Thank you!

 

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[firemanphob]

it would be my guess by the rough shape and misspaced holes that it was a patch someone made t repair a hole in something. In the old days, patching was part of everyday life. now people just throw things in the trash and buy a new one.

 

[Humanbackhoe]

Thanks Mike. That’s very helpful. I didn’t even consider that.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Interesting find, sure looks like a patch of some sort.

 

[Joe hunter]

Maybe a heel plate