MG Battalion vehicle markings, Canadian Corps, 1940-42

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

For what it's worth, RCD Fox, 1st Canadian Corps from at least late 1942 or later. I have information the same 47 was worn when the RCD was attached to the newly arrived in the UK 5th Division. Why there was a carryover of the sign I can't say.

[Ed Storey]

That is an interesting photograph and I am glad that you posted it.

Yes, when part of 5th Canadian Armoured Division the RCD's did use a white 47 on a black square.

While serving with the 1st Canadian Corps in Italy I have them recorded as being assigned a white 45 on a green over blue square.

Now there is a chance that for a short time from when they were reassigned from 5 Div to 1 Corps that the RCD's still retained the 47.