Re: [MV] WW2 jerrycan markings

Andreas Mehlhorn (a.mehlhorn@t-online.de)
Wed, 9 Jun 1999 17:30:14 +0200

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Tim Bell schrieb:
> Hi list
>
> I too just got back from Normandy.... had an excellent time, everyone
> was really hospitable - whilst there I picked up a Petrol Wehrmacht
> jerrycan dated 1942 for 8 GBP (hopefully a fair price to pay)...
>
> I have lots of Olive Drab paint - so it would be rather convenient if
> this colour is suitable.

The Wehrmacht never used Olive Drab! They used Panzergrau on early
vehicles (up to spring 1943) and dark yellow on later ones. The colour
of the can has to match the colour of the vehicle.

Best regards
Andreas

PS: The price is ok.

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