Priest Kangaroos in Italy?

[Mark W. Tonner]

Hi Bob/Hanno;

I've did some more digging and have found the following info:

I have found the Markings used by the 4th Hussars in Italy late 1944 through 1945.

9th Armd Bde was made up from Oct 44 onwards, of:

3rd Hussars (left the Bde Dec 44)
4th Hussars
7th Hussars

The Unit Serials (on Red AoS Patch) used by the 9th Armd Bde were:

Bde HQ: 50
3rd Hussars: 51
4th Hussars: 52
7th Hussars: 53

9th Armd Brigade's Formation Sign was: a standing white horse on a light green background. (example in attached image)

The picture I've attached, is of a Kangaroo of 'A' Squadron, 4th Hussars, lifting troops of the 2nd London Irish Rifles, April, 1945.

If you look on the picture itself above the sample AoS 52, you can see the '52' on the carrier. The same goes for the sample of the 9th Armd Bde Formation sign, above it on the carrier itself, you can just make out the horse's outline.

I haven't be able to determine what colour the 4th Hussars Tac Signs were (ie: the 'A' Sqn triangle on the carrier). Did find though, that the 4th Hussars did not carry names on their vehicles.

Having looked at the photo posted earlier by Hanno, I'd have to say that, that carrier also belongs to the 4th Hussars. If you look closely at it, it bares the same markings, as the image I've attached to this post.

Anyways Bob, hope this helps regarding your question about Markings, and for you Hanno, the information on Markings itself.

Cheers