I bought this 1975 Lightweight (48RN89) back before Christmas and fully intend to restore it as is, I had assumed that the body and armour plating was a post military addition however it has now been suggested by a few people that it may have been used by the Navy pay office to collect local currency from banks for shore leave pay for Sailors and Marines whilst in foreign ports, I'm not military so I don't know if this is a thing that happens? Looking at photos I cant see many others with RN plates.
Can anyone help me with the history?