Charleston slave badge from 1826 for Mechanic No. 336

This is a square metal slave badge with clipped corners. On the recto is text that reads ”CHARLESTON [stamped]” across the top. Under that is “MECHANIC [stamped] / No. [stamped] 336 [punched] / 1826 [stamped].” On the verso is a stamped cartouche at the top center with the maker's name “LAFAR.” There is a hole punched at the center top.