If you are talking about the USMC Blood Stripe this is a link to a quick down and dirty litte article that will tell you about that piece of MC History. OORAH
http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-13078.HTML
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The ox tattoo may symbolize quite a number of things. The common significances of the ox tattoo include determination, endurance, service, wisdom, common sense and so much more.
Tattoos, even one of a calf, do not have specific meanings. The meaning of a tattoo varies among the person getting the tattoo.
Crucified by society (smaller version of the skinhead on the cross tattoo), Jailhouse tattoo, Homemade tattoo - are normally the meaning it.
Nothing at all,,unless you have your own meaning behind it
I would assume that any tattoo of the number 1917 would be a reference to the October Revolution of 1917 in Russia-the first, and only revolution to bring the working to power.