I’ve got an AMX 10 RCR on the to-do list and found several painted in the new Brown color I want to tackle. I also noted some have “names” painted on their sides… anyone know what they represent? Google translate isn’t much help. Thanks in advance…
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The one in the top picture is named after Warrant Officer (adjudant) Pierre Arainty, a platoon leader during World War II. During the Eritrean campaign, he distinguished himself on January 2, 1941, at the Battle of Umbrega by leading his Spahis in a charge, routing the Italians.
The other one is named after Capitaine Paul Jourdier who won fame in the same battle, where he defeated a vastly superior enemy, led the last saber charge in the history of the French cavalry and brought Free French forces their first land victory despite heavy losses.
H.P.
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By the way the vehicles in your pictures are regular 10RCRs not SEPARs. The SEPAR add-on armor kit is only used in operations. To my knowledge no SEPAR has been painted Brun terre de France.
Olivier
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Thank you for the info - Google was not helpful on my searches. I find the French Army’s tradition of memorializing and naming their AFVs after famous battles, veterans and historical locations to be very honorable. I want to do the same for my French Army subjects - WW2 to modern, so when I come across something like this, I just have to inquire who, what, where and when. Thank you very much for the information.
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Yes, I saw that after I posted the pics. I will be modelling a straight AMX-10 RCR for that purpose. Thanks…
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For your information Blast models of France have a number of aftermarket items for the 10RCR.
Olivier
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For some reason that color reminds me of an old joke about why the British wore red coats into battle…
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Hmmmmm… 
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