[Colin Macgregor Stevens]

In my collection I have copies or originals of the various Canadian Army vehicle markings manuals 1940 - present (still seeking RCAF and RCN vehicle markings info; and UN all types and Gulf War 1991).

Ref: Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Precis "Vehicle Markings - Canada" January 1952 (precis of Vehicle Markings Canada 1947 - which I am also seeking)

(a) Formation sign
(b) Unit sign
(c) Bridge classification sign
(d) Warning sing (right hand drive)
(e) Licence plate and DND number.

(a) Formation sign - Usually 1 Canadian Division (gold WWII pattern -- NOT modern version - maple leaf on red rectangle or a command sign e.g. Western Command, or Army HQ (AHQ) or Mobile Strike Force (QUESTION - WHAT DID THIS ONE LOOK LIKE?) Right front and right rear. On M37CDN - uually on hood, near front edge, and on tailgate.

(b) Unit sign - coloured rectangle 9-1/2" x 8-1/2' high or a coloured circle 8" diameter. (on jeeps 7x5 or circle 6"); on M/C 7x5 & 6" or 6" circle). Abbreviated title of unit in 1-1/2" high black letters on a 2" white bar above coloured rectangle. Left front and left rear. On M37CDN - uually on hood, near front edge, and on tailgate.

(c) Yellow circle 5" diameter usually with black weight class number. Painted 12" in from right side on front bumper. M-37CDN were class 4.

(d) RHD - N/A to M37/M37CDN

(e) Licence plate was a provincial one. Often with a special military series e.g. BC used N prefix and Ontario used F at end. The DND vehicle number, later called CAR (and later still CFR) number was stamped into the top of the left frame rail just behind the front bumper e.g. 54-31234 and also painted in white on both doors of the M37CDN (until camo paint jobs came along c. 1970) at which time last five numbers of CFR became the number on the new DND licence plates. DND/CAR/CFR numnbers on sides of vehicle were 2" high and 1/4" thick. Sans serif.

Tire Pressure Signs - Not detailed in precis. Do NOT repeat NOT use the US style "TP-40" !!!!!!!!!!!! (unless you are doing a vehicle in US markings). Just leave it off, it is simpler. If you feel you MUST have it, then use e.g.
F - 40
R - 40
(verify tire pressure with your manual). in WHITE, stencilled about 1/2" to 1" high on dash or elsewhere inside cab.