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[Eric B]

Hello folks

Yes Ed is correct in wondering about the US Dodge's in CDN markings. There has been previous posts on that issue. I beleive most concluded that we never used them. I can't remember if they were part of the US lend-lease to Britain, in which case there is a possibility. Not a good vehicle to steal as it would not be easy to disguise as CDN.

There was even a post on CDN APT's which was debated if they were ever used in Europe during the war.

Ed... did i see 2nd Div vehicle markings and a 3 Div shoulder patch?

I am checking with the owner of the jeep to determine where he obtained the data, more for me to be able to add another CDN Jeep WD number to my list.

As for the markings. There is such a wide range. Orders might specify one thing and then photos show you something completely different.

I.e.The WD numbers were to be painted in so not to reflect a stencil, but photos show both, and in different styles of stenciling as well. Nicknames were not to be added, but again you can see some photos proving that wrong and the list goes on and on and on and on. etc.

Of course all of this makes the hobby very interesting.

At least the vehicles, equipment, uniforms and markings all reflect the right era.

Regardless of errors its nice to see a CDN unit being honoured in such a way.

If anybody picks anything else up i will advise them in a diplomatic way.

Eric