Original WWII Canadian Fiber Shell Dispatch Rider Helmet by Backstay Standard dated 1944 - Size 7 1/2 Vickers MMG California and was an MP

California and was an MP

revolvers of Colt

The frame is still present and fully intact

The usual reason for this stamping a perfectly good rifle this way was that it allowed the Regimental Armorer to write the weapon off and  apply for a brand new often far better replacement rifle

4th Division

Original WWII Canadian Fiber Shell Dispatch Rider Helmet by Backstay Standard dated 1944 - Size 7 1/2 Vickers MMG California and was an MPOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition original WWII Canadian Fiber Shell Dispatch Rider helmet, made by Backstay Standard in 1944. These were made as a lighter alternative to the steel shell version, and had the advantage of being lighter and using less in terms of materials. They are made from pressed resin impregnated fiber, not unlike the liners for U. S. M1 Helmets, though these are definitely of thicker construction.