M38A1 CDN3 markings

[Gunner]

Hi Chris:

Rob is right on the money. If you want to do a recce jeep for overseas service you`ll have to go to UN markings.

The recce symbol is one of the standardised NATO tactical signs as found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_Mi..._Based_Systems

Scroll down and you`ll find the recce (or cavalry) symbol.

The badges were painted in contrasting colour (black on green, green on black or even half and half if it was on a shift between colours- though we tended to try to keep the area for the badge all green or olive to save hassle) and were about the same size as the flag. Subdued flags were not generally in use until after the M38A1 was out of service though I have seen the odd one. We used to smear cam stick or mud on the red and white flags when on ex. The reserve CBGs were not invented until after the M38A1 was gone so the unit size indicator (also in the noted website) should be the two bars of the battalion or regiment (our Commonwealth regiments being battalion sized) and the First Hussar designator (1H) should be at the top right corner of the symbol parallel to the ground.

Hope this helps! Cheers, Mike