25th Tank Brigade

Following the breaking of the Hitler Line, 23rd May 1944, the Brigade baving been awarded the right to carry the Maple Leaf of Canada on insignia added it to the black diabolo. Note that the diabolo was not worn other than in the shield.

History

June 1942: Created as one of ten proposed Churchill equipped independent Army Tank Brigades. Shortly thereafter the Brigade, not having lost its independent status, was attached to 43rd Infantry Division. 'Army' dropped from title.
September/December 1942: Attached to 1st Mixed Infantry Division.
January 1943: Sailed to North Africa as an independent Tank Brigade.
December 1944: Disbanded. North Irish Horse transferred as senior unit to 21st Tank Brigade. 51st Royal Tank Regiment transferred to the newly created 25th Armoured Division. 142nd Regiment Royal Armoured Corps disbanded.

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Arm of Service Insignia

  North Irish Horse

  51st Battalion Royal Tank Regiment

  142nd Regiment Royal Armoured Corps

Note: Brigade vehicles did not wear Arm of Service insignis.

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Access Unit Tank Photographs and/or Names

North Irish Horse

51st Battalion Royal Tank Regiment

142nd Regiment Royal Armoured Corps