1942 CMP 15cwt Markings

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

The 7th Medium would have worn the 1st Canadian Army flash (gold leaf on red/black/red). In NW Europe the bridge class was usually 5 for a 15cwt, black number on yellow and either painted on the plated over right headlamp socket or just in from that on the space between the socket and the rad. They seldom had it as a separate plate screwed to the bumper as earlier versions did. Additional markings for the artillery included red/blue squares indicating the vehicle's position within the Regiment and, again in NW Europe, you would see white recognition stars on the doors (sometimes crooked) and one on the cab roof, usually in a white circle and painted in such a way that when the roof hatch was open the inside of the hatch was also painted so the star was visible from above with the hatch open or closed.

Originally Posted by Drew Sydorko

After some quick research came across canadiansoldiers.com and think I found enough info to get the correct markings for my CMP. Turned the BMP image into a vector image and was able to cut out some stencils on the vinyl cutter. Just need to verify the serial number on the truck. Do many owners have markings on their roof?

7th Medium Arty Regiment = the 1st Canadian Div. marking? (gold on red)
177= unit (red and blue, white numbers)
4= bridge classification (white number on yellow background 6" circle)
CZ (then the serial number) on the doors (white 3.5" high)

Does this sound correct?

Any verification would be appreciated.

Drew