Connector back shell assembly

A back shell configured to be attached to a connector body having a first outer surface defining a first attaching feature, said back shell comprising:

• an attachment portion defining a second attaching feature;
• and
• a generally tubular support portion extending from the attachment portion, wherein the second attaching feature is configured to engage the first attaching feature of the connector body and wherein the attachment portion has a second outer surface defining a third attaching feature that is identical in configuration and function to the first attaching feature, wherein the first attaching feature comprises a rectangular first slot defined in the first outer surface extending longitudinally along the first outer surface and extending therethrough to a rectangular first cavity within the connector body that extends longitudinally and in parallel to the first slot, wherein the first cavity has a first lateral width and the first slot has a second lateral width that is less than the first lateral width, wherein the first attaching feature further comprising a first locking tang protruding from the first outer surface and located forward of the first slot.