A used OEM Ford Steering Column Flange and Bearing Assembly that I got at an auction of vintage car parts.  This is part no. FDC-3509-BP.

For use on 1954 Mercury car models with Merc-O-Matic Transmissions.

There are some areas where the metal has come off along the edges (see photos).

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