Communication unit markings

[Tony Smith]

As white numerals over a white background would be difficult to discern, Signals units have RED numbers on a white over blue, horizontally divided background.

What that particular number is for your specific application, someone else will have to answer that.

[Eric B]

Tony

Yes you are correct it is a red number.

Don't know how that happened as i was staring at a vehicle marking when i wrote it.

I guess i am use to infantry markings.

thanks

Eric

[Eric B]

Hello

Jon has advised me that he was only attached to the 2nd Canadian Signals Squadron. However the unit markings were white over blue with NO number. There was a white strip, about 6" long x about 1 1/2" high, which had the abbreviation stencilled in red, 2 CDN Sig Sqn.

Thanks

Eric

Photos are part of the Laurier Collection. CFB Borden Unit on training in Gagetown NB in 1957. Just an example to show photos of Comm Unit markings.

[rob love]

The communications decals were still in the supply system a decade or so back. I think I have a few examples downstairs if you want the exact size.

[Dano McLaren]

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These are the two that I photoed at the museum in Kingston. Both my vehicles are 2 ABN Sigs Sqn. circa 1967. The white number would be 1 and it would be red. I had my decal shop make me some. I can see if they still have it on the computer and make some more up, if you want.

[Dano McLaren]

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Here's a couple of shots of my trucks with temporary magnetic markings.

[Dano McLaren]

Also, where did you find the photos from the Laurier collection and were there any more?

[Dano McLaren]

Here's a couple more I had.
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[rob love]

If anyone is wanting to make a 3/4 ton line vehicle like Dano has shown in the post above, I have the left side table with handle languishing in the backyard. $20, local pickup only. Negotiable. Someone buy it please.