STAR 6 INCH WITH RING STENCIL STICKER
STAR 4 INCH : 10.16 CM STAR 10 INCH : 25.40 CM
STAR 4 INCH : 10.16 CMSTAR 6 INCH : 15.24 CM
STAR 20 INCH : 50.80 CM
6 inch star with circle stencil
Invasion star for side panels
Paint stencil for applying a 6 inch invasion star with circle on the side panels of military vehicles. The 6 inch star was the standard size for application on the sides of jeeps and light vehicles, both with full circle (solid circle) and broken circle around the star.
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Type Invasion star stencil with circle |
Dimension 6 inch diameter |
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Application Side panels military vehicles |
Material Self-adhesive paint stencil |
Features
- 6 inch diameter star with circle
- Suitable for spray application
- Single-use paint stencil
- White star according to WWII specifications
- For side panels behind handhold
★ Professional stencil for correct application of the 6 inch invasion star on side panels, as used during WWII for air recognition by Allied forces.
Application
The 6 inch star was applied to both side panels of military jeeps, approximately halfway between the rear corner handhold and the top bow/handrail bracket. Invasion stars with circle were introduced for the invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky, 1943) and later used during D-Day and the remainder of the European campaign for improved air recognition.
Installation notes
Clean and degrease stencil before application. Apply self-adhesive stencil to desired position and press firmly. Spray in thin coats with white paint (OD or lusterless white). Remove stencil immediately after drying for sharp edges. Single use.
Compatibility
Suitable for side panels of WWII military vehicles where a 6 inch star was specified. The bonnet typically received a 15 inch standard star or 20 inch invasion star, whilst the side panels carried standard 6 inch stars. Available in version with full circle (solid circle) or broken circle — both variants occurred, sometimes even within the same unit.
Historical context
The invasion star with circle was introduced in 1943 to make Allied vehicles more recognisable to friendly air forces, following incidents where the white star was confused at distance with German crosses. The circle enhanced visual recognition during air attacks and bombardments.
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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.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Dodge | |
| Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC53 carryall | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
| Dodge WC56 command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC57 command car (winch) | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC58 radio command car | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch) | 1943, 1944, 1945 |