Gents I agree the marking is German. I have seen it on other 'beute' vehicles I am sure. It's a Scout rather than a Bren Carrier because it is built up on the right side rather than the left. It is not an early universal carrier because it has a flap in the rear armour which can be seen open in the picture. I suggest the hollow triangle is a tactical making for A squadron of an armoured unit. (The 3 Div triangle would be smaller and filled in and generally appeared on the mudguards.) Which units were in St Omer? Andrew
Which units were in St Omer? What units weren't? There was quite a selection in St. Omer through May, with many passing through too. I very sure there was a RAMC CCS or larger RAMC formation there too when you look at the diverse range of cap badges in the cemetery. The Germans took wounded PoW's there too once they had taken the town. I assume they just carried on using the RAMC facilities that were already there.
It does look German - Is that a triangle at the front of the right handside armour? 3 Div? Well it also could be 1st Infantry Div, off course if it's really a divisional sign
Triangle also could be a sign of the squadron http://www.armouredacorn.com/Refs-%20Thumbprints%20&%20Images/NCVM/NCVM%20Part%2023%20%28BEF%20in%20France%29.pdf
Triangle also could be a sign of the squadron see post #5. anyone GoogleStreetViewed this yet to get a Then & Now ??
One other sign on a vickers tank on the beach 1940. Think it is a German unit sign. click on photo to enlarge. Keith
Presumably the white markings are from a German armoured vehicle salvage unit or workshop recovery, intended to prevent the vehicles from being looted or further damaged.
Presumably the white markings are from a German armoured vehicle salvage unit or workshop recovery, intended to prevent the vehicles from being looted or further damaged. Yes think this has come up before , I wonder if its some sort of grading by the Germans , does it only appear on salvageble looking vehicles?
