[davemc]

Thanks. I was hoping someone had a 43B in their collection in order to compare with. I guess the set is too rare (and even if there are other examples, they may not have this shield intact - but maybe the screw holes?)

I agree the screws are obviously wrong. But the plate looks to be original - stamped - smooth edges - not something someone cut with tin snips!

The thickness of the material and its color is the SAME AS THE REST OF THE SHIELD ASSEMBLY. In the photo it looks crooked - it is not - just bent at an angle.

Here's a photo of the back view. I agree that if it were original it would likely be HIGHER. But I cannot imaging someone adding this piece. In my experience, service people REMOVE AND DISCARD shielding - not install it. I suppose I will simply straighten it and install normal hex head self tapping screws until I get a definite answer.

[Image: http://mcclellans.com/Philco43Shield-2.jpg]