Bridge Sign?

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Cecil

No idea Ed ... picked it up off FB Surviving Shermans group.

Mike, Dennis Cardy posted the photo. In the comments he wrote: "The photo was taken at Downsview Airbase, Toronto, late 60's. Shortly after it was released from DND stocks, and being acquired by a private museum. Those are the original markings it came with, which may give a clue as to its prior Service history."

To which Anthony Sewards replied: "there are so many questions in regards to this photo, markings are not standard Canadian markings. Standard markings for a Canadian issued Sherman , "should" have DND and a registration number 78-XXX which was done at Depot in Montreal upon arrival in the late 1940's, and if a Militia pool vehicle, that should be stenciled on the side as well. The person in the turret wearing a US Tanker Helmet, which is not Canadian issue post war. If the photo is of Canadian version is interesting, then the photo must be from the private collector , with new markings , and might be later than thought , only because they were not phased out until the early 1970's .Photo for reference of one of the Shermans that arrived at depot, with correct added markings upon arrival. Is there anymore information that can be given, does it still survive and possible location."

Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/surv...1584430432012/