Black Watch markings

HUntsville Matt · #1 16-04-12, 21:36

Hi,
I'm part of the group in Huntsville restoring a MkII for the Legion chapter here in town.
Can anyone suggest a source for reference material related to correct markings for a carrier belonging to the Royal Highland Regiment of Canada(Black Watch)?
I've contacted the Regimental Museum/Archives. They are in the process of renovating and are willing to help, but not easily at the present time. I've seen the general vehicle marking section in canadiansoldiers.com.
I will continue to comb the internet as well.
Thanks,
Matt

RichardT10829 · #2 16-04-12, 21:53

Matt.

as fantastic as this site is (and its the best on the web i might add) you may want to try the www.ww2talk.com forum, the guys there are second to none for details such as this... there is a chap called Tom Canning who is a canadian ww2 veteran, served in Italy a nice bloke with zero time for bullmuck... Owen is another who could quote markings dates and theatres for you.

Cheers

Richie

Mark W. Tonner · #3 17-04-12, 00:43

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Originally Posted by RichardT10829

Matt.

. . . you may want to try the www.ww2talk.com forum, the guys there are second to none for details such as this . . .

Richard, taking into consideration that Matt only posted his RHC markings enquiry today, I rather take exception to your reply directing him to another forum and more or less saying that the MLU members cannot adequately reply to his enquiry. We have some very learned MLU members who could more than adequately be of assistance to Matt.

For Matt, what time period are you looking at?

Cheers

HUntsville Matt · #4 17-04-12, 01:47

Gentlemen,
Thank you both for your responses.
I'm going to have to check with other members of the restoration group with regards to which campaign needs to be represented.
I may have to bump this post after I get more info from the people I'm working with.
Regards,
Matt

Bruce Parker (RIP) · #5 17-04-12, 02:03

My son was working at the RHR museum last summer and probably will again this year. I think we can fix you up...

RichardT10829 · #6 17-04-12, 15:02

Mark... re read my first post.... all I was suggesting was that if Matt wanted a rediculous in depth detailed reply the forum i recommended would be good... there are many many members on here who are also members there ?!

the first sentence i posted "As fantastic as this site is, and its the best on the web i might add"

sorry if I offended you that was not my intention, we rarely discuss markings in detail on this forum (carrier forum) where as on the forum I recommended there has been a lot of discussion and research into the subject for which people have made errors displaying the wrong markings for wrong periods and theatres.

am I forgiven ?

Mark W. Tonner · #7 17-04-12, 15:54

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Originally Posted by RichardT10829

am I forgiven ?

Such a naughty boy, directing a relatively new MLU member away to another forum . . .

RichardT10829 · #8 17-04-12, 16:00

I shall flail my back with rusty chains mate.

Eric B · #9 17-04-12, 22:10

In WW2 the RHC overseas had

Unit Markings white 60 on a Green background

Division Markings Yellow (Gold) maple leaf on a blue background.

Thanks
Eric
RHC

HUntsville Matt · #10 18-04-12, 03:01

Eric,
Thanks for the info. That's a big help. If there's any reference source you can think of where I could find photos of an appropriately marked RHC carrier, that would be great. I've found clear specifications for the unit # on canadiansoldiers.com, but I need specs and a reference image to work from for the leaf on blue field marking.
Most images I've seen of carriers have the markings on the front fenders or on the armour plate between the front wheels. Would we be safe in marking the rear fenders similarly?
Regards,
Matt

HUntsville Matt · #11 18-04-12, 04:23

Found the leaf reference material. Thanks all the same.

RichardT10829 · #12 18-04-12, 08:36

Matt, any info you may have found, any chance you can post it up as it may help others in the future buddy

HUntsville Matt · #13 18-04-12, 19:51

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Originally Posted by RichardT10829

Matt, any info you may have found, any chance you can post it up as it may help others in the future buddy

Absolutely.

http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/vehi...ationsigns.htm

http://www.armouredacorn.com/Reference/CVM/Default.htm

http://bcoy1cpb.pacdat.net/markings_...y_vehicles.htm

Eric B · #14 18-04-12, 20:59

Hello Matt

Black Watch of Canada WW2 vehicle photos are hard to find.

Lots from the 1950's and later.

I have sent you an e-mail.

Thanks
Eric

Bill Alexander · #15 19-04-12, 13:30

Matt, Just a question, as the Carrier is to be displayed in Huntsville, why the Black Watch? Why not do it up in the infantry regiment from the area, the Algonquin Regiment?

HUntsville Matt · #16 19-04-12, 14:41

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Originally Posted by Bill Alexander

Matt, Just a question, as the Carrier is to be displayed in Huntsville, why the Black Watch? Why not do it up in the infantry regiment from the area, the Algonquin Regiment?

The legion member who donated the carrier to the chapter was in The Black Watch during the war. Family members have told the restoration group that he was a WASP carrier crew member, and likely other carrier types as well.