The only thing that is obvious, is that the gun was not supplied with that butt plate when new. What is a mystery, is that it doesn't include the word 'Brothers', indicating a post-takeover plate similar to what Remington would have used, BUT, the dog motif is clearly from the late 1800s style.
Did Delgrego have his own plate mold made? Is it a aftermarket supplied plate, ala Galazan? Very Interesting.
There are six styles shown in the front of the serialization book, and the Remington plate is clearly for something larger than an 0 size butt, so perhaps Remington did have a small plate for the lower grades in 20, 28, and .410.
All you late Remington VH(E) 28 guys, check your butts!
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