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19th July 2012, 07:18 PM #1
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WW2 British ordnance mustard yellow colour

Anyone know what the correct colour yellow is for WW2 British shells and mines. I am sure it is a BS381C colour.
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19th July 2012, 09:22 PM #2
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It is Middle Buff BS381C, Number 359.

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20th July 2012, 07:34 AM #3
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Yes i can confirm it is number 359
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21st July 2012, 10:55 AM #4
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