Markings and Emblems

== Marking and Unit Emblems ==
Marking and unit emblems are essential for armored vehicles, serving both logistical and personal purposes. The Norwegian Army employed a simple but effective numbering system for their tanks in the interwar era, which was reworked and improved in 1938. 
=== Interwar Era (1928-1938) ===
During the interwar period, technical markings were kept minimal on Norwegian tanks, with only a basic number for quick identification by the commander. The system worked on a 2 digit system where regular units had the numbers 1-10 and the commanding tank had the digit 00. This system was used up to 1938, when it was reworked. 
==== Wartime (1939-1940) ====
In 1939, the system was improved as follows: tanks in each regiment were assigned a letter. This allowed for easy identification of tanks within a regiment. The letter was usually painted on the side of the tank. For example, the identification for Tank B in IR11 (Infantry Regiment 11) would be "B-11".
During the wartime, the system was used to easily identify the tanks of the different regiments, and also to make them stand out on the battlefield. This helped the commanders to communicate the position of the tanks, and also for the tanks crews to identify their own tanks, and those of the enemy.
In addition, the letter that was assigned to the tank was also used as a call sign, this was important for communication purposes during the battle, as it made it easy for the commanders to call out specific tanks.
==== Production markings ====
Beyond standard identification markings, tanks were inscribed with production markings detailing the number of the tank within the production series and denoting the manufacturing factory. Typically found at the rear of the tank in the form of a brass plate, these markings served administrative and historical documentation purposes. For instance, in the serial number 072-FV, '072' signifies the sequential number of the tank produced, while 'FV' indicates the specific factory where it was manufactured, in this case, 'Forsvarsverkene'.
==== Personal or Unique markings ====
Personal or unique markings were also a common feature of the Norwegian tank markings, chosen by the tank commander. These markings were added to add character and distinction to each tank and were used to personalize the tanks. The tank commander would request permission from his superiors to add a custom logo/marking or other to the tank.
The Norwegian Army's simple and effective numbering system, coupled with the personalization of tanks through unique markings, helped to clearly identify and distinguish tanks on the battlefield. This system, which was reworked and improved in 1938, allowed for easy identification of tanks within a regiment, and was an important aspect of the Norwegian Army's operations during the interwar period and WWII.
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