CMP Umbau-Wagen

[Ganmain Tony]

Originally Posted by Owen Evans

Based on the front rim being 16 inches, I reckon he's a maximum of 5 foot, 4 inches. Probably less.

Has anyone in the know figured out the unit markings yet? I suspect german army (based on the WH number plate), but the 'V' has me beat.

Owen.

Just going back over this thread. I may be able to shed some light on the "V" that is a marking on the Umbau Wagen in the fantastic picture supplied by Owen Evans.

I was looking at a documentary recently on the subject of the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich. That V was used in that particular font (On the back of the Umbau Wagen) when he was in charge of Bohemia and Moravia.
I believe the V was to signify Nazi victory in these regions.
I wonder if the German Vehicles assigned to that area perhaps all had that V?

Happy to be corrected or hopefully... qualified.

[Bob Carriere]

In the ongoing TV photos of the War in Ukraine.....vehicles are often seenwith a large Z or V painted in WHITE.......... any significance or just common sense not to shot friendlies when both side are using the same equipment....?