Length is 7 1/4", mouth is ~3 1/4"; it weighs 18 1/2 oz. The clapper is carved wood with a leather suspensor. The 'handle' is particularly well executed so as to be all-around fair, preventing premature wear to the strap (~2") around the animal's neck; the seams an' other external surfaces are similarly smooth in finish. The symbol is 'applied'...there is no indication on the inside of hammering, pressing or embossing in that area. It is reminiscent to me of the greek symbol for Pi (3.14159...), an' also, somewhat, of an astrological symbol for Scorpio (please see my next post here for another Scorpio-possible mark). The bell shows plenty of age an' use-appropriate wear. What do y'all think of it, an' the unusual mark? As always, thanks for lookin'!
I suppose it could...I have no idea about how other countries use brands for livestock. My sense of this bell is foreign to SW U.S., perhaps African or Indian. You may be right.
For whatever it's worth, I think tapered letters and those serifs would be unusual on a US cattle brand.
This would be a good resource for you -- assuming it hasn't strayed too far from home. https://www.biblio.com/book/official-livestock-brand-book-state-washington/d/1572305304 Debora
These people might be a good resource or able to refer you on. https://www.washingtoncattlemen.org/ Debora
