M38CDN Ambulance

[Ed Storey]

Not to get too deep into the weeds with respect to Canadian post-SWW vehicle markings but from my list, the ECC for a M38CDN with Stretcher Rack Kit was 121106 and 121107 for a M38CDN w/winch. So 2236 on the bumperette would be ECC 122236 which falls within the ¾ ton M series of vehicles and could indicate a replacement from another vehicle.

I think I am seeing black behind the 2236 which leads me to believe that this is actually a pair of arm of service markings painted on top of each other. According to the 1963 list of AoS codes, a white 22 on a black square designates a RCAMC Feild Ambulance which fits for an Ambulance Jeep.
If the background is a dark blue, then from the 1949 list of AoC codes, then 36 designated an Engineer Regiment.

It also appears to me that the other bumperette has the remains of a yellow maple leaf on red square formation sign of the 1st Canadian Division.

There is always a bit of vehicle archeology involved when trying to decypher the markings provided they are athentic and have not been altered by previous owners.