Q: Royal Canadian Dragoons markings?

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Jack Geratic

There was a similar thread posted concerning the Manitoba Dragoons, as they too had painted (not white) outlines and numbers for their tactical markings. Sometimes even the WD number appeared dark in some photos. Perhaps as a low viz measure??

Instead of posting same info, here is the link:
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=29805

regards,
Jack

That's three wartime paintings that show RCD Fox with pale blue squadron markings (A, C and HQ). The top one where they are loading 50 and 30 cal. belts even hints at a red 1st Corp flash on the left front fender. Why did the artist feel it necessary to show that? Note the red 47 on the white over blue flash. It represents a Signal Corps (RCCS) unit attached to a regiment. The practice was to use the formation number of the unit the sigs were attached to but keep the white over blue signals arm of service colours.

Hijacking a little bit, one of Hughes' paintings shows various arrays of playing cards painted on the turret sides. What the heck is that all about???