Info needed: Wonky Star and Camoflage Paint

[Paul Edwards]

Thank you guys for your input.

Just to be clear, the era I wish my truck (it's an early pattern no 12 cab 1940) to portray is that of the Cape Breton Highlanders in 1942 (no later)

The only true period picture (black and white) I have is posted above (together with coloured artist impressions) from Steve Guthrie book "Camoflage & Markings of Canadian Military Vehicles" it is captioned "Members of the Anti-tank Platoon of the Cape Breton Highlanders prepare for action in 1942. At this time, the CBH were the Infantry battalion in the 5th Canadian Armoured Division Support Group"

I do not have a period photo of the front but assume the "Wonky Star" would not have been bought in action yet. However, is there any evidence that the "Wonky Star" was official policy (at any time)or just a lazy soldier tasked with painting 50 trucks that day.

As for the AoS "74" is clear as day in this period photo, the service flash however is questionable. Does anyone have any clear definitive evidence of the flash colour for the period upto say mid 1942?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,


Paul