Butt disc-steel vs. brass

[Steve H. in N.Y.]

Did a steel butt marking disc have anything to do with the status of a rifle (i.e. cadet use, DP) or was it simply a matter of brass being in short supply at the time?
Anyboby want to take a shot at this one?

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