Pale blue tactical markings for armoured car regiments?

[Mike Cecil]

Thanks Jack, that answer's it nicely.

Mike

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Mike Cecil

Thanks Jack, that answer's it nicely.

Mike

Share...what is that thing strapped to the left side of that Staghound?

[Jack Geratic]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

Share...what is that thing strapped to the left side of that Staghound?

The answer was in post #4 ... bridging equipment located on both sides of the vehicle.

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regards,
Jack

[Rob McCue]

While restoring the SAR Halftrack we had the same confusion, Orders staes markings were to be in white , but the photographic evidence did not support white.

I found the attached in the Regimental War diary, stating all markings were to be reduced in size, "painted white and covered in green."

I assume an overwash of green to dull the white numbers/symbols, and thats why they do not appear as white in the photos.

[Jack Geratic]

Rob, thanks for adding that. I find it really interesting, and certainly would explain the examples of the off white War Department numbers.

regards,
Jack

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Rob McCue

While restoring the SAR Halftrack we had the same confusion, Orders staes markings were to be in white , but the photographic evidence did not support white.

I found the attached in the Regimental War diary, stating all markings were to be reduced in size, "painted white and covered in green."

I assume an overwash of green to dull the white numbers/symbols, and thats why they do not appear as white in the photos.

In that cryptic military language, the meaning of 'covered in green' can only be guessed at. You're probably right and photos tend to agree, but I wish they had used unambiguous language. My understanding of the 4th Armoured Division is that they drove ashore in France decked out 'by the book' and had a hard and fast learning curve to ditch all that.

[Jordan Baker]

I found these last night while searching the archives. Its not so much to do with the pale blue or green washed white. However I believe it covers off the tactical markings for 12th Manitoba Dragoons.

[Jordan Baker]

and the rest of them

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Jack Geratic

The answer was in post #4 ... bridging equipment located on both sides of the vehicle.

See some more in Bridging Trays on Staghound Armoured Car.