For your consideration is this collection of 19th century Montana livestock branding irons. A branding iron is used for branding, pressing a heated metal shape against an object or livestock with the intention of leaving an identifying mark. The marks in this collection include: "F', 'L', "bar symbol', 'T', 'R.' The condition of these branding irons are good, they are sturdily built with a patina of oxidation due to weather and usage. The measurements of these branding irons range from 35" x 4" x 2" to 52 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 2".