a reply to Mr Dunlop....
Dear David: I read your entry into the subject of the "green reflectors" and I am some what puzzled by you response. Almost a hatred for green jewels (jewellery) placed on a vehicle designed for war. My whole entry into this subject, was that it has been a "question" put forth by various qualified members of this forum over the years from all different countries. Numerous inquiries, including The Late Great "Salesman Bob" Mosely, posed this question a number of years ago, including other colours, as well as the green. Bob Carriere brought forth some great insight from the possible British stand point. AND again....the question is there.
As to whether they were used or not and on what models, has seemed to be brought forth very clearly by the insight of numerous members contributing to the question. To make a statement "from our position today", I take it you speak for all members of the forum or from a recognised "military think tank in Manitoba".
From a point of authenticity, I and a few other members would really like to know. To say that "they very likely never existed in the vehicle in the first place".....well, I find that a bit much of an assumption.
I have 2 original units that were screwed onto the rear of my 1944 HUP ZL, that and 2 tail lights which look like they came from a model "T". Based on the info provide here.....obviously wrong!
Now, I would clearly state to all members of this forum, that I am not anywhere near the CMP expert that a lot of the members are. However Mssrs Carriere and Love have brought forth some very very good and qualified info, as well as even more questions, queries and insight as to this area.
I personally don't care about whether they collected dust and dirt, whether they actually worked as for what they were designed . The information I look for is 1/Did they exist? 2/ What were their purpose? 3/ When did they bring them in and when did they phase them out? 4/ Do they look better on a Chandelier or a CMP bumper? (sorry couldn't help throwing that in)!
Anyway David, that's just my 2 cents on a simple on going question that has popped up over the years. Sorry if it has upset you.
Kind regards.....Robert
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