Formation Signs

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[Jordan Baker]

Hi Brad

This is a scan of an original 4th Armourd Div formation decal. The maple leaf colour is best described as a combination of yellow and gold.

When I painted my marking I just used Tremclad yellow on a white background.

[sapper740]

Originally posted by Brad Mills
Without getting into the problems of exact paint colors, what was the standard used to paint the Mapleleaf on a formation sign?
Would it be a gold color or more of a yellow?

Hey Brad, J.B.'s answer was spot on about the colour of the Maple Leaf on WW II M.V.'s. I searched long and hard for a colour close to the original and found that "Summer Squash" by American Accents. was as close to original as I was ever going to find. It's a good mix of yellow and gold. American Accents is made by Rust-Oleum so should be available in your area. Good luck!

CHIMO!