STAR 6 INCH STENCIL STICKER
Star stencil 6 inch
White five-pointed star for vehicle markings
Stencil for applying the white five-pointed star on military vehicles according to WWII specifications. The 6 inch (15 cm) star was the standard size for smaller surfaces such as doors, sides and rear panels of jeeps and light trucks.
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Material Stencil material |
Dimension 6 inch (approx. 15 cm) diameter |
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Application Vehicle markings |
Marking colour White (paint not included) |
Features
- 6 inch (approx. 15 cm) five-pointed star
- Suitable for doors and sides
- According to WWII Army Regulation AR 850-5
- Single-use paint stencil
- For authentic restorations
★ Essential tool for correctly marking restored WWII military vehicles according to original Army Regulations.
Application
The 6 inch star was applied according to AR 850-5 on doors, side panels and rear doors of jeeps, ambulances and light trucks. Larger surfaces such as bonnets received a 15, 20 or 25 inch star, depending on the vehicle type.
Installation notes
Firmly attach the stencil to the surface to be marked. Apply with white, matt paint (gasoline solvent paint or modern equivalent). Multiple thin coats give the best result. Remove stencil whilst paint is still slightly wet to maintain sharp edges.
Compatibility
Suitable for all WWII Allied vehicles where 6 inch stars were prescribed: jeep doors, small areas on trucks, ambulance rear doors. NOT suitable for jeep bonnets (these received 15-20 inch stars) or roofs (which received 25-36 inch stars with invasion circle).
Historical context
The white five-pointed star became the national symbol for all American tactical vehicles from May 1942 according to AR 850-5. The size varied per vehicle type to make optimal use of the available surface area.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |