1-300 The 6th South African Armored Division Decals
1-300 The 6th South African Armored Division Decals
Shop The 6th South African Armored Division 1-300 scale waterslide decals for 6mm miniature tanks and military vehicles. These markings support historical tabletop wargaming, model armor and vehicle dioramas.
Decal Information
They are printed on clear-background waterslide decal paper. They need to be individually cut out. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.
Decal Sheet Details
The 6th South African Armoured Division was the second armoured division of the South African Army and was formed during World War II. The division was initially transferred to Egypt for training, after which it served in the Allied campaign in Italy during 1944 and 1945. In Italy, the division was initially deployed as part of the British Eighth Army. The division operated as a strongly reinforced division and was frequently used to spearhead the advance of the Corps and Army to which it was attached. They returned home after the end of the war in Italy and were disbanded in 1946. The division was also briefly active after the war from 1 July 1948 to 1 November 1949.
Key Historical Details
Markings: The 6th South African Armored Division
Scale: 1-300 (6mm)
Collection: British & Commonwealth
Unit History
Armored vehicle identification, national insignia and tactical markings vary by army, unit, vehicle type and year. Historical photographs and unit documentation are the best reference for selecting an accurate combination.
Historical Information
For a historically accurate finish, combine this sheet with the appropriate vehicle, campaign-specific unit markings and reference photographs. Not every marking was used on every vehicle or in every period.
