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Correct Markings for Sherman Firefly
Following on the post about correct markings for the Stuart, hopefully I can get your advice on correct markings for my Sherman Firefly.
What do I know...
From the original T Number, we know this vehicle finished up in June 1945 with Governor General Foot Guards... the history before then is not known. Unfortunately there were no unit or divisional markings visible - however I know that these were removed post-war when the vehicles were demobbed - so this is not so much a surprise. Moving forwards to a restored vehicle, I propose replacing all of the original markings (these have been photographed and will be remade as close to the original as possible). Markings I believe should be there and I don't know what they should be or for definite where they should be... are:
For the restoration therefore, I am proposing to have these:
Additional thoughts therefore...
Questions therefore...
Any other advice on this would be most helpful please. Original photos are here... http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=23489 Many thanks Tim |
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Bridge disc position did vary, mine was on LH brake housing.
Troop markings were very unit specific as to size and location, best check photos for that. Some air recognition stars were turret top mounted.
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Squadron marking would be a Red (senior regt in brigade) hollow geometric symbol "usually" on the turret sides and rear, sometimes numbered sometimes not. IIRC these numbers meant an order of march?
HQ Diamond, A squadron Triangle pointing up, B squadron Square, C squadron Circle, (rarely) D squadron a solid rectangle standing on its narrow side. Its a system thats pretty universal for Armour in 21st army group would it have a T number or a CT number?
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Very definitely a T number, not CT... as painted on the side of the vehicle... and backed up by the documentary evidence from the Canadian archives.
Tim |
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Thanks - I will check the pics a bit more to then make a decision on these elements. As long as the other items are good to be going on with, then am happy. Cheers Tim |
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