STAR 4 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
4 inch star with ring stencil
US Army invasion star with broken circle
Stencil for applying the iconic white five-pointed star with broken circle as used on American military vehicles from 1943 onwards. This 4 inch star with 'broken circle' (also known as 'lazy star' or 'invasion star') was the standard air recognition marking during the invasion of Europe.
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Material Oilboard stencil material |
Star dimension 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter |
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Type Five-pointed star with broken circle |
Application Bonnet, mudguards, doors |
Features
- 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter star
- Broken circle with breaks at the star points
- Suitable for paint or aerosol
- Reusable when used correctly
- Historically correct execution according to AR 850-5 regulation
★ Authentic reproduction of the invasion star stencil as used during WWII from mid-1943 onwards for air recognition on Allied vehicles.
Application
Used on horizontal surfaces (bonnet, mudguards) of all American military vehicles from July 1943 onwards, particularly during Operation Overlord (D-Day) and the liberation of Europe. The broken circle arose from the use of stencils and was subsequently retained - hence the nickname 'lazy star'.
Installation notes
Place stencil flat on the surface to be marked and secure firmly. The star was applied in white paint, with the five points positioned on an imaginary clock at 12:00, 12, 24, 36 and 48 minutes. Apply with paintbrush or aerosol. The ring width according to SHAEF specifications is 4 inches regardless of star size.
Compatibility
This 4 inch size was typically used on smaller surfaces such as side doors, mudguards and toolboxes. Larger sizes were often used for bonnets (14-15 inches for jeeps, 20 inches for lorries). The broken circle version was standard in the European Theatre of Operations (ETO) from 1943 onwards, but was not used in the Pacific.
Historical context
In August 1942, the white five-pointed star without red circle became the official American vehicle marking. From July 1943 onwards, the star was surrounded by a white circle with breaks at the star points - the 'invasion star'. This marking served for recognition by Allied aircraft and was applied extensively during D-Day and the liberation of Europe.
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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:
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|---|---|
| Dodge | |
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| Dodge WC54 ambulance | 1942, 1943, 1944 |
| Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage | 1942, 1943 |
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| 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 |