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Sherman markings
Hi
Attempting to find the correct markings for a RHQ Sherman. I know that the symbol is a diamond, but did they or was there a numerical designation inside the diamond? I've seen the Acorn publications which show numbers inside the diamond, one has a 7, when the information I have indicates only 4 Shermans in RHQ. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Gary |
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Another forum member, Jack G, posted this in an earlier message. It's a bit blurry but if you download it, it clears up a little. Hope it helps. Dan. |
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Thanks Dan, I have that jewel. According to the old ACORN armour profiles, some of the RHQ tanks they have do have a number inside the diamond.
Based on other information I have RHQ only had 4 tanks, so I'll "assume" that the callsigns were Z1-Z4. Going back to ACORN, they show one RHQ tank profile with a 7 inside the triangle where the others have 1-4. I am hoping that someone would have a photo of a sherman RHQ tank WW2 with what I am looking for, or for some definitive guideline/guidance. |
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Gary, do you have a specific unit in mind? Because, depending on the unit, markings could differ quite a lot. "Sherman in RHQ" might have upwards of 100 possible variations depending on which Sherman and which unit we're talking about...
Michel |
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Am guessing, but is this the example of HQ tank with a number 7?
The above is a Divisional HQ vehicle as indicated by the AoS marking - white 40 over black. Numbers were not always used inside the tactical markings. Many photos from early in Normandy show a large tactical number located on the turret rear separate from the geometric shaped marking. A painting from this period shows another example, with the tactical number found on the lower remnants of wading gear. regards, Jack Last edited by Jack Geratic; 07-02-20 at 05:10. |
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