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Tactical Signs

Tac signs, in white, were carried on an 8 inch square in red and blue (except as detailed below).
This was usually carried on the front of the vehicle and sometimes on cab doors as well. The pattern indicated the Battery.

RHQ

1st Bty

2nd Bty

3rd Bty

4th Bty

The white tac sign was placed centrally except for AA units who used only the blue portion of the sign.
Many units eventually changed to the AA style.

Survey Regiments used yellow in place of the red square and a yellow corner for RHQ

RHQ

1st Bty

2nd Bty

3rd Bty

4th Bty

R.Sigs and REME attached to a unit often used the RA colour tac signs although R. Sigs could also use their White over Blue sign with Red lettering instead.
As with any marking system there were always exceptions to the rules. Where non standard markings are known, they will be shown on the units individual page.

Pre-Mid 1940

A different system was in use prior to June 1940, however little is known of this system at present. No documentation has been found and the information is based on photographs and research and informed speculation by members of World War 2 Talk.

For a description of this system See Here.

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