ECD, curious object you have there. On the edge forward in the picture as it tapers to the right, is that a hole that goes out the other side? I'm thinking it may have been a shipping container lead seal that had to be cut off before the contents of a crate could be inspected/removed. Good picture especially with the half there for size. Possibly another picture showing a bit more detail of the lettering would help "those in the know" to identify the object..............63bkpkr