Yellow paint on 2a1

[Alan de Enfield]

A RED or RED on White Band meant DP (Drill Purpose only - not to be fired).

A YELLOW band meant relegated to second line, safe to fire but not to accuracy specifications (worn)

A GREEN band meant 1st rate, accurate and safe.

A 'Traffic light' system.

I've been reminded that this was the Australian method of identification (not the Indian)

So ignore the information.