I find it interesting that California issued a '50 tab to the corner of what I assume is a '49 plate rather than issue full '50 plate.
Virginia did the same thing in 1952.
Did California also use the '52 corner tab in 1952 as well?
For my 53 year of manufacture plate in Indiana We have a 51 plate with a 53 topper. I was told it was due to a metal shortage because of the war. I will use the 51 plate and 53 topper and they give you a new plate with a sticker that you have to carry with the vehicle but not mounted. My registration has both license numbers on it. The plate cannot be restored. We only run one plate but evidently ran 2 in 51 because I bought 2 of the same plate.
