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Originally Posted by marco
Neil,
This is the only wartime photo I have on which I think the camouflaged tank suit is worn.
Might be another peace of clothing though, I am sure someone can tell.
It is the XII Manitoba Dragoon soldier on the left sitting on the edge of the Ford Lynx armored car.
I do not know the exact date but I am quite sure it is around April or May 1945.
Marco
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10 April, 1945, near Sogel, Germany.
I do not believe the tank overalls (pixie suit) collar is the same as those found on the second and third variations of the Denison smock. Clearly the double zipper closure is not. Pocket and epaulette shape, as well as their location and snap closures appear similar from a distance. Having an opportunity to view the front to see the double zipper of the pixie suit is helpful. Depending on one's build, a belt carried holster could be worn outside the pixie suit.