Emblem of the XVI Gruppo “Cucaracha” - Aviazione Legionaria in Spain :
On CR. 32 (Ingame) :
This decal was available during the period between the 23th November to the 23th December 2022. The condition to get it was : Score 2,000 points in 5 battles while controlling Italian aircraft, or purchase for 200 GE.
Source : [Decals] New authentic decals (available until December 23rd) - News - War Thunder
Emblem of the No. 63 Squadron - Royal Air Force :
On Hawker Hunter F.6 (Ingame) :
This decal was available during the period between the 23th November to the 23th December 2022. The condition to get it was : Defeat 40 players (20 in RB and SB) while controlling British aircraft, or purchase for 200 GE.
Source : [Decals] New authentic decals (available until December 23rd) - News - War Thunder
Emblem of the 90th guards tank division - Russian Federation :
On T-72B3 (In game) :
This decal was available during the period between the 23th November to the 23th December 2022. The condition to get it was : Score 1st-3rd place in 7 battles while controlling Soviet ground vehicles, or purchase for 200 GE.
Source : [Decals] New authentic decals (available until December 23rd) - News - War Thunder
Two another example to this insignia from the 370ª Squadriglia
on MC200
and on MC202
“To the pilot of the Stalingrad Front ” decal USSR:
On a Yak-1B (in game):
“Eremin’s aerial victories ” decal - USSR:
On a Yak-3 (in game):
These decals were unlockable during the event Legend of Victory: Eremin’s Yak-3 May 8th until May 20th, 2024 for 35k mission points in air battles or purchasing the specific stages for 699(?)GE.
Source: [Event] Legend of Victory: Eremin’s Yak-3! - News - War Thunder
Emblem of the Patrol Squadron 50 - U.S. Navy :
On PBM-5S Mariner (not ingame), under the cockpit :
U.S. Navy PBM-5S Mariner of Patrol Squadron 50 (VP-50) in flight, April 1956
This decal is available for free by reaching Level 3 on Battle Pass: Season XVI, “Skilled Marksman”.
Source : [Event] [BattlePass] Meet Skilled Marksman, the 16th Season of the Battle Pass! - News - War Thunder
Groupe II/23 GUYENNE / Squadron 346 emblem - Free French Air Force :
On Handley Page “Halifax” Mk.III (In game) :
This decal was available during the period between the 23th October 2024 to the 21th January 2024. The condition to get it was : reaching Level 22 of the the Battle Pass : “Guided Fury” - Season XVII
Source : [Event] [BattlePass] Meet Guided Fury, the 17th Season of the Battle Pass! - News - War Thunder
Since this is making a return, I think it’s worth continuing this discussion:
“Kör Asz” Emblem, Hungary:
6ème Escadrille GC III/6 Emblem, France
This exact decal is applied on MS.406, but some variations of it are also can be applied on P-39Q, P-47D, F-100D, Jaguar A and Jaguar E.
MS.406
P-39Q Airacobra
P-47D Thunderbolt
F-100D Super Sabre
Jaguar A
Jaguar E
Image source:
Escadrille III/6(6) Masque de comédie
Escadrille 6 GC III/6 – Masque de comédie - Escadrilles
Historical decals mean nothing in a game that is not historical ,I mean why bother?
S-34, S-30-class torpedo boat (not in-game yet)
British Guards Armoured Division
Cruiser tank Mk. V
Sherman Firefly
Cromwell Mk. IV
Daimler Dingo Scout Car (isn’t in the game)
Sherman M4A4
Staghound T17E1 (in game we have E2 version which was AA)
“Polar Bear with bomb” - Soviet 12th Guards Diving Bomber Avation Regiment
Used only on Petlyakov Pe-2 (Number 2).
Sources:
Just in case anyone bought the EC-665 Tigre HAD-E and F-16A Block 10 Netz pre-order, the pre-order decal bonus could be used historically.
Coat of Arms of the Attack Helicopter Battalion (BHELA I)
EC-665 Tigre HAD-E (semi-historical, as IRL it used the low-vis variant)
Source:
l Batallón de Helicópteros de Ataque I (BHELA I). Foto: Ri… | Flickr
l Batallón de Helicópteros de Ataque I (BHELA I). Foto: Ri… | Flickr
Emblem of the 140 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force
F-16A/B Netz
“Auge” (“Eye”) - German Jagdgeschwader 51
Used only on Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 “white 7”
“Wojtek” - Polish 22nd Artillery Supply Company Group
Used only on FWD HAR-1 cargo truck
Japanese 248th Sentai tail marking
Ki-43-II Otsu
“Dropped as a baby” text - American 1st Armored Division
Used only on M1 Abrams
Taiwanese Armored Artillery Regiment
M10 Self-Propelled Howitzer (105mm) (isn’t in the game)
Sources:
“L’invulnérable”, on a Hotchkiss H.39
The text in-game mention a H.35, but the tank in the picture is a different tank (look at the optics).
However, it isn’t in the game; the H.39 you can find in the game has a longer gun (the SA 38 L/33).
The tank on the picture has a SA 18 L/21 gun, just like the H.35 in-game.
In fact, the Chinese decal is incorrect. For more details, please refer to the bug report I submitted.
In the game, there are currently many different decal and decoration styles used by players. (Everyone has their own style they like.)For example:
Decals:
(No decals)
This is the majority. These players may feel decals are useless or are just playing casually.
(Casual group)
They simply use whatever decals they own.
(Patriots)
For example, applying their country’s flag to vehicles, even if that vehicle never had a flag in real history.
China is a bit special here because there is a decal called “Chinese People’s Volunteer Air Force.” Some players position the decal so that only the characters “中國” (“China”) appear.
(Funny eyes and mouth)
Based on my experience, this is the second most common style.
(Historical group)
They try to restore real-life paint schemes as accurately as possible. Very rare so far.
(Vehicle marking issues)
Common problems include incorrect positioning, decals that are too large or too small.
(World of Tanks group)
They use markings that resemble those from World of Tanks default vehicles.
(Flame decals)
Vehicles decorated with flame-themed decals.
(Rainbow color group)
They cover the vehicle in large, colorful style decals.
(Streamer and channel decals)
Using decals related to YouTube channels, streamers, or in-game events.
(Custom community skins)
These are user-made skins. Only the player using them can see the changes; others see nothing different.
(Spelling with decals)
Players use letter decals to form words or messages.
3D Decorations:
(No decorations)
This is by far the majority of players.
(Casual group)
They place whatever decorations they have. This is probably the second most common.
(Eye-catching decorations)
They use strange or special-effect decorations and fictional objects to make their vehicles stand out.
(Historical decoration group)
They try to place objects based on historical references, either where they might have been placed or whether they could have existed in that time period. I have almost never seen this.
(Guns only)
These players only place firearm decorations on their vehicles.
(Jerry can ERA)
They cover the vehicle with WWII-era U.S. jerry cans. Some treat them as if they were ERA (explosive reactive armor).
Emblem of the 195th Heavy Combined Arms Brigade of the 81th Army, PLAGF.
In reality, this troop has operated various armoured vehicles, including ZTZ-59-II and ZTZ-96A tanks. It is one of the OPFOR troops in PLA.
This decal was available during the period between Sept.30th, 2020 and Oct.26th, 2020.New authentic decals (till 26th October)
Emblem of the 4th guards ‘Kantemirovskaya’ tank division of the Russian Armed Forces.
In reality this troop operates several armoured vehicles, especially models of the T-80U tank.
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