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Re: Tank number

Thank you for your replys. I will try to upload a photo. Not very good at this!
Would be great if you can identify the other markings on the bike.
Komet

email (option): arbkeith@gmail.com

Re: Tank number

If you have trouble uploading the picture, you could send a copy to Rik or myself and we will post it.

Rob

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Re: Tank number

Thanks rob.will send you a picture.

email (option): arbkeith@gmail.com

Re: Tank number

Very nice, thank you.

Rob

C4196878-WM20-21366

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Re: Tank number

Nice indeed. Corps of Military Police. 3rd Infantry Division Provost during the winter of 1940 - '41 ?

Re: Tank number

Thank you for your help! Gaining ground.were the bikes in a pool? Number front mudguard.

email (option): arbkeith@gmail.com

Re: Tank number

The tip of the mudguard "79" on a black background stands for the Provost Company of an infantry Division used up to and perhaps beyond 1944, so fits in perfectly with the CMP cap badge and 3rd Infantry formation badge on the tank.

Is that "55" on the side of the mudguard, could it be attached to the senior battalion of the Division? or is it machine 55 of the CMP unit? I don't think it can be the front tyre pressure.

Rob

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Re: Tank number

I'm fairly sure that the "55" is simply a machine identifier. In proportion to personnel, Provost had a higher concentration of motorcycles than even Divisional Signals. Their duties included Traffic Control.

The 1940 Divisional Provost establishement comprised six sections, each with 15 motorcycles, so 90 machines in total (plus a couple at Divisional H.Q.)

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