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From air recognision roundel on British AFV's in Middle East:-
There are no specifications as to size or layout, which is somewhat lax of the staff officer responsible compared to later instructions.
More on the topic:-
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22 minutes ago, winchman said:
how did you track that down?
Searched "fur collar half belt leather coat" which gave amongest other results, "Swedish officer's leather coat". Then searched "Swedish fur collar half belt leather coat", and found a similar looking coat.
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The 31" roundel measurements are in this book:-
Wise, Terence (1981). World War 2 Military Vehicle Markings. Patrick Stephens. ISBN 0850594391.
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Skinnarland vintage Swedish half belt hide coat?
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nevlc, if no answers in this forum, you could ask in Facebook Sankey group e.g.
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If other parts aren't marked W&G perhaps it is a replacement rather than an original Peerless part.
W & G Du Cros Limited also well-known as W & G was a business established in 1901 as a motor importers and dealership by Harvey Du Cros, founder of the pneumatic tyre industry also founder and head of the Dunlop Rubber Company and a major investor in businesses connected to the automobile. It grew into a major taxicab business and car and commercial motor-body builder which manufactured it own brand lorries and passenger vehicles.
More information:-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W_%26_G_Du_Cros
Original early 1900's postcard of Acton Vale Du Cros Motor Works factory, W&G Works, overhauling cab chassis, photo by Campbell Gray, U.K. circa 1910
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BLMF MNGB is Banja Luka Metal Factory. This was the main base for MNGB (Multi National Forces Great Britain), part of Operation Resolute.
Source:-
https://hmvf.co.uk/topic/32460-merlin-report-for-my-scimitar/
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For the Bradley MH35
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Rare WW2 German tank is stopped from appearing at UK museum exhibit after French officials halted it at Dunkirk 'due to missing paperwork'
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National Fire Service Divisions WW2
NFS Fire Force Numbers10 = Louth
http://www.photodetective.co.uk/NFS-FireForce.html
Is the number style the same or similar to this one from C&T Auctions.
https://bid.candtauctions.co.uk/m/lot-details/index/catalog/89/lot/28586
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3 hours ago, ferretfixer said:
Hello Buddy! Do you mean Acetone and Bleach used T0GETHER?
I suggest that you search 'change black leather to brown', then you can decide if want to try one of the methods. I've only changed brown to black, no experience of using acetone or bleach so I don't know how good or bad the process is.
One method:-
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I have just searched 'change black leather to brown' and a few sites say yes. Acetone and bleach are the most common chemicals.
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Search results for 'identify and wheels' :-
https://hmvf.co.uk/search/?q=Identify wheels &updated_after=any&sortby=relevancy&search_and_or=and
Hopefully you will find the topic that you are looking for in one of the 4 pages.
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'Please pass this vehicle'
Full explanation:-
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1 hour ago, John F said:
The Internet suggests that FLIT was an American brand name from the 1920s...
Later "Flit gun" became a generic name for handpumped incecticide dispensers.
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Another use - Luftwaffe Aluminum Parade Helmet.
The article:-
https://epicartifacts.com/product/luftwaffe-aluminum-parade-helmet/
An SS officer's private purchase?
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I have to agree that the R is better in Routed Gothic than Helvetica font, but the ( ) are different from those on the plate.
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52 minutes ago, skyline-stu said:
I think close but the R looks different I "think" that said.... im not 100% !!
You are right about the R
With the old engraving machines, depending who manufactured them there may have been a slight variation in the letters even for the same font.
If you have a local engraver, hopefully they have the exact font.
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It could be Helvetica [although I'm not sure about the ( ) ] which is a font used for engraving.
https://www.aandlengraving.com/font-chart-for-engraving.html
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If is heavy duty conduit i.e. water pipe:-
https://www.pipeworksuppliers.co.uk/collections/black-malleable-iron-pipe-fittings
Best replacement Land-Rover chassis?
in British Vehicles
Posted
From 2021:-
https://forums.lr4x4.com/topic/110195-new-owner-chassis-bulkhead-question/