WW2 Artillery Vehicle Marking Question

[Perry Kitson]

In post #3, it does not appear to be an International half track pulling the limber and 17 Pdr. Can anyone confirm?

[chrisgrove]

Looks like an International to me as the front mudguards are wrong for a White.
Chris

[Perry Kitson]

Good eye Chris. I was looking for the rounded rear corners. My old eyes could not make out if the front fenders were skirted or not.

Perry

[Bill Alexander]

Bruce, bringing this back to your question, I believe the sigs tac sign was common to all types of RCA regiments.

[Gunner]

I'd go along with Bill. The RCA was pretty standardised on such matters although there is some variation in Ack-Ack markings. Ubique! Mike

[Jon Skagfeld]

Bruce, just to slightly adjust your original idea for an A/T unit, how about this?

4 Fd Regt supported 2 Cdn Inf Div during the Normandy and NW Europe campaigns

The organization of 2 Div contained 4, 5 and 6 Bde.

One of 4 Bde's bns was the Royal Regiment of Canada.

How's that for a personal link to your HUW?

Usual rectangle, white over blue, with red 42 superimposed.

Credit: Barry Beldham.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Well that would certainly do. I somewhat chose the 2nd CID for its connection with the glorious Royal Regiment of Canada anyway but picked the anti-tank regiment RCA because it's them and anti-aircraft regiments that the bible (CMP Vehicle Data Book) says used HUW radio vans. If I can confirm field regiments used them too I'm in!! Of course I could always go 2nd Div. RCCS.

Originally Posted by Jon Skagfeld

Bruce, just to slightly adjust your original idea for an A/T unit, how about this?

4 Fd Regt supported 2 Cdn Inf Div during the Normandy and NW Europe campaigns

The organization of 2 Div contained 4, 5 and 6 Bde.

One of 4 Bde's bns was the Royal Regiment of Canada.

How's that for a personal link to your HUW?

Usual rectangle, white over blue, with red 42 superimposed.

Credit: Barry Beldham.