äärmärke
An äärmärke is a traditional Finnish marking or brand used on livestock, particularly cattle, sheep, and horses, to indicate ownership. These markings were historically important in rural Finnish communities for identifying animals that might stray or be part of a communal grazing system. The term itself translates roughly to "ear mark" in Finnish.
Äärmärkes could be applied in various ways, including cuts, holes, or specific shapes punched or notched into