Canadian Markings

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by chris vickery
Just a general question relating to regimental markings as applied to Canadian vehicles. What is the significance of the white bar either above or below the marking. the example I refer to is one of a vehicle in the Hochwald forest, number 45, blue on green with a white bar at the top. I believe this to be South Alberta Regt, could be GGHG as I cannot make out whether 4th or 5th armoured div.

Chris;

Normally, a white bar above the AoS denoted Corps Troops and a white bar below denoted Army Troops. Could you post a picture of the vehicle in question. I find it odd that if the vehicle belongs to either the SAR or GGHG, that it would have this bar above or below the AoS, specially since they were both Armoured Reconnaissance Regiments (Divisional Troops, 4th and 5th Armd Divs respectively).

Cheers