Tilley FL6 plaque/ decal and dating

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  1. Sploosh33 United Kingdom

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    Hi guys,

    Since repairing the bottom of my late type FL6 I have come across what seems to be a wartime model. Tank, control cock riser and tank base are all steel, no level gauge presumably to save brass/costs. Separate riveted back, early shape tank, and fully welded attachment box all makes think probably around 1938 - 1942 ish. If anyone wants to correct me on that please do!

    It is missing it's brass plaque, i know it had one as the solder marks showed once the paint was stripped off. I'm thinking I could get one engraved or etched, but I need to know the dimensions and ideally a decent high resolution picture to copy the "artwork" from if anyone can help out?

    I'm also missing one of the wing/butterfly bolts if anyone happens to have one spare?

    Thanks guys
     
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