This 2.5 X 2 inch hand cut sheet brass marking stencil is out of a small grouping of similar stencils used in the period as a marking guide in the hand stitching of military insignia and patriotic finery. ( Illustrated here with a Civil War vintage quarter for size comparison. ) A neat, hard to find item for the insignia collector or period needlework, sewing or textile enthusiast. Don't forget to give our search feature a try for special wants. A simple key word in lower case works best.