Need some help with markings

[Michel D]

Hello i recently purchased a 1953 Dodge M37 and i was wondering if the two markings on the tailgate were ok .
The left rear seams to be the royal 22 regiment (67)

[Michel D]

The right rear seams to be the 1 canadian infantry division.

[Jon Skagfeld]

Here's what I've managed to dig up for you:

A 1953 Dodge M37, if it got shipped to Korea immediately in 1953 from the production line for issue to the Van Doos, would have had the unit sign 67 on a solid green square and represent 3 Bn.

BUT, that was not 1 Cdn Inf Div...it was 25 Cdn Inf Bde which was deployed to Korea. Formation sign was a red crusader shield with Canada across the top, a maple leaf in the middle, surrounded by two laurel wreaths, the latter three in yellow.

By June 1954, that unit sign was taken over by 4 Bn The Canadian Guards.

So...that was the situation with a 1953 M37 in that year.

Domestically, I don't know what the unit/formation signs would have been.

Although this doesn't fully satisfy your question, I hope it provides you with some information.

PS...I'm starting to think that your signs were applied by an owner who took some license.

There was never a 67 on a red square, there was a 67 on a brown square, but that was during WWII.

Credit for information due to Barry Beldam, Canadian Vehicle Markings...1939 to 1954, Vol 1, Ed 4, 2002.

[Michel D]

Those markings are on the first layer of paint so it cant be the owner.
and the 67 seems to be on a brown/maroon color.

[Jon Skagfeld]

Originally Posted by Michel D

Those markings are on the first layer of paint so it cant be the owner.
and the 67 seems to be on a brown/maroon color.

The signs as shown are war time and would not represent an M37 during any of its life.

[Michel D]

Could it be an error from the army.