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Agreed on both points. Many thanks for directing our attention to them. I'm interested in the fact that the 52nd Lowland Div sign was clearly devised during WW1 even if not worn on uniforms until after the war.
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THE ARMY SERVICE CORPS ON THE WESTERN FRONT,
© IWM (Q 4820)
Unloading a store train at railhead. Frechencourt, March 1917. Note the sign on the back of the lorry in the right bottom....with #3. © IWM (Q 4823) A view of a group of lorries at the railhead at Frechencourt. The lorry on the left bears the mark of the 10th Motor Ambulance Convoy, and the vehicle next to it, First Division with #36. Frechencourt, March 1917. © IWM (Q 3083) Aveluy-Albert road, 16th December 1917. Bottom right of the back of the lorry,V in circle.
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Stunning photos and brilliant sign illustrations. You have made a huge contribution to our knowledge of WW1 heraldry.
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Thank you very much,greatly appreciated.
Jo
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Even horse-limber....but not quite sure.
© IWM (Q 3260)
Horse limbers delivering fresh meet to the troops. Bruay, 14 May 1918. A plain or coloured rectangle
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THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME
© IWM (Q 4144)
British lorry towing back a captured German gun on the road near Meaulte, 25th August 1916. You decide...next to the wheel...a camel...?
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36 Coy ASC
[QUOTE=Voltigeur;403377]© IWM (Q 4820)
Unloading a store train at railhead. Frechencourt, March 1917. © IWM (Q 4823) A view of a group of lorries at the railhead at Frechencourt. The lorry on the left bears the mark of the 10th Motor Ambulance Convoy, and the vehicle next to it, First Division with #36. Frechencourt, March 1917. This unit is 36 Coy ASC 1st Divisional Train ASC I'm actually writing the history of the Company as we speak. When it is finished I promise it will be a great read for you all. I visited all of the areas of operations for the 1st Divisional Train just last year, with Theresa. They were in the Bethune area during 1917 which is correct for this image, as Frenchencourt was an area near to Bethune. What a fantastic image Jo, thank you ever so much for sharing. Ken (The Fatboy) |
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Thank you very much Ken,it is really appreciated,
Jo
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Jo, great photo. The vehicle is a Sunbeam heavy ambulance operated by 628 MT Company ASC and the sign is that of 26 Motor Ambulance Convoy.
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Jo, another great photo. I think the "camel" is probably just a mud splatter. The lorry is an American made FWD Model B 4x4 3 tonner.
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Jo, I see IWM have 8 more pages of these signs, for example
http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205297086 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205297083 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205297095 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205297084 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205297082 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205297085 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205297092 http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205297078 etc (I dont know how you get them to show up here at the same time as providing the link, but it would be good to see them all here. Charlie ( edited to include all 8 links) PS my vote is for the Camel! Last edited by charlie962; 30-04-17 at 09:42 PM. |
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Thank you very Hoot for your comments,it's greatly appreciated,as always.
Jo
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More FWW transport signs,thanks charlie962
© IWM (Q 31374)
British Army divisional transport signs. © IWM (Q 31371) Many thanks to charlie962 for providing an update to the Fww transport signs. I would suggest that you show the links to the missing signs so they can be posted with the first listing, for all mmbers to enjoy. Again many thanks charlie. Jo
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No.1 Horse Coy. and 141st Fd Amb.1st Division signs
© IWM (FEQ 131)
Square metal sign (11 x 12in) with cropped corners and painted with black horse jumping yellow gate on red field. First World War period (post-1918) British Army unit sign associated with No 1 Army Auxiliary Horse Company, Royal Army Service Corps (RASC). This sign was donated to the Museum by British Army GHQ in 1925. Note that the National Archives holds a First World War War Diary relating to '1 Army Auxiliary Horse Transport Company (425 Company ASC), see reference WO95/265. (The Army Service Corps was granted the title 'Royal' in 1918). © IWM (FEQ 372) British, 141st Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps, 1st Division.
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