These plates were made during the war, because metal was scarce. Illinois and Montana (maybe other states) made these plates out of soy bean (1944 ). The soy bean plate wasn't a good thing because the cows and horses chewed (ate) them plus weather damaged them. The plate isn't perfect, it's little warped not bad, also edges are rough. Street or parade use View attachment 3789208 it would be ok. Well ship to lower 48's. PM or E-mail [email protected] I don't have anymore Info. for this plate..resonable offer considered. Price change down to $80.00 .......SOLD.....Please delete..