WW2 German Military Driving Permit Document – 1943 . GD882

WW2 German Wehrmacht Driving Permit Document. Dated 9.Okt. 1943.  Wehrmacht-fuhrerschein (Wehrmacht Driver’s License). “erhalt die Erlaubnis, nach beftandener Prufung ein kraftfahrzeug mit Antrieb. durch Verbrennangsmaschine der klasse zu fuhren” (Obtain permission to drive a motor vehicle after examination. by combustion engine of the class).  Feldp. Nr. and red eagle ink stamp. Size approximately 5 1/2 inches x 3 3/4 inches. Very heavily worn condition.

Additional Notes: Before a ww2 German service member could operate a Wehrmacht vehicle he had to be trained to drive that vehicle and pass an examination. The license, Wehrmacht Führerschein (“Wehrmacht Driver’s License”), contained information concerning unit, birth date, training unit, date of issue, issue number, and class of license.

The Wehrmacht was the unified armed forces of Germany from 1935 to 1945. It consisted of the Heer (army), the Kriegsmarine (navy) and the Luftwaffe (air force).

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