I purchased a serviceable 1948 (Granada county) MS tag and sent it off to be restored. MS is one those states that authorizes the use of "historical" tags so long as the car and tag are of the same year. You do not have to live in the county shown on the "historical" tag. The MS DMV in Jackson has to physically see and approve the restored tag prior to issuing your registration (a one time fee of $25). If you see or know of anyone with a restorable 1948 Lowndes county MS tag, please let me know; I may still be a buyer. Many thanks!!!!
PS: Thanks Marcus; for the info for a good tag restoration guy.