On your first carrier, if the original WD numbers are being displayed, it appears your research is accurate with it belonging to the Wolseley built No. 1 MK-II Universal Carrier, 3" mortar stowage. (T228315) Reference: Watson, UC Vol II, page 291.
Other visual observation support the belief it is a riveted hull British production UC:
a rivet shows on the gunner loophole plate, viewers right side, just below the swinging mantlet. The four fastener heads on the mantlet "door" are British manufacture. The headlamp is British.
Where the four fastener heads on the mantlet "door" also appear on the updated riveted hull MK-I* (Canada) carriers, the gunner side only MK-I* complete headlamp assembly was installed on a support bracket during the update. While that headlamp may have been replaced in service, IMHO the three of you are correct that the carrier is British manufacture.
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