Connecticut pioneered the use of renewable base plates. Fragile metal date tab inserts were used to indicate renewal.
The tabs broke easily to discourage theft/removal. These were used from 1937 till 1963 when they were replaced with
decals.


1956 Metal Tab Red/Stencil Number

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Blue on White |
1958 Metal Date Tab Blue/White

1959 Metal Date Tab Black on polished aluminum.

1960 Metal Date Tab White/Blue

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Black on Yellow |
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