C with broad arrow branding irons

[Ed Landstrom]

Still sorting stuff. I found a pair of electric branding irons with the Canadian Forces broad arrow inside the letter C. Both logos are about 1" in diameter but the lines in one are very fine, the other has heavier lines.

Any idea what they were used for? I don't remember ever seeing a gun stock, equipment chest or other wooden object branded. Did the Canadian Forces ever brand tires? Too small for branding cattle.