Cold_War_Collection Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Well, not having a military vehicle for some time now has been ok, as I work on a fleet of them as my day job, but sometimes, you get lured back into ownership! Unlike the big projects, such as our Saracen and Stolly, I have always sought out lighter and smaller, particularly the two-wheeled variety... so, here she is, new to me Canadian MT-500!, serial # 053 of 85. I have included a shot of a TRW that I restored back in the mid 90's, now sold, she is in Toronto, Ont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
river6 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Hi, We've just acquired a Moto Guzzi from Holland. I think it's ex-military and would like to display it as such. It has a painted Tac sign on the front mudguard - a yellow tree on a blue shield. Does anyone know what outfit used this tac sign please? See attached photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim60 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Very nice am especially jealous of the Triumph,and also welcome to another owner of a moto guzzi mine didnot have any unit markings on it, i will ask my friend in The Netherlands if he knows. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Hi! this marking is from the COKL meaning: commando opleidingen Koninklijke Landmacht. in english that is: training command royal army. most of the vehicles used for (driver)training, ranging from armoured vehicles to trucks carried this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) The tree stump actually represents William of Orange (William I) who was assasinated.("cut short") the tree that grows from the stump represents his son Prince Maurits, who is seen as the ultimate trainer of the army. he was very young when he took over when his father was murdered. He introduced tactics into the army... Edited April 14, 2014 by Markwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
river6 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 The tree stump actually William of Orange (William I) who was assasinated.the tree that grows from the stump represents his son Prince Maurits, who is seen as the ultimate trainer of the army. he was very young when he took over when his father was murdered. He introduced tactics into the army... Wow Guys, That's really terrific and so fast. Great to track this down and I'll display the markings with pride! We'll be at the Toddington GWR event at the end of April. Thanks for all the responses. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markwise Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 You're welcome! Enjoy riding the Guzzi, just ask my friend sim60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
river6 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Hi Mark, Yes I'm in touch with Sim. We'll keep a lookout for each other. It's the same model bike so possibly from the same batch. Cheers Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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