Luftwaffe Specialty Insignia, Distinguished Driver(G)
Price: $65
BUY / RESERVE THIS ITEMDescription: Kraftfahrpersonal Tätigkeitsabzeichen; badge consists of a Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base with a machine embroidered, stylized Luftwaffe eagle superimposed on the likeness of a vehicle radiator grill, all in silver/grey threads. The outer edge of the badge is trimmed in heavy, twisted, gold celleon cord piping signifying “distinguished performance as a driver”.
Reference: The Luftwaffe utilized a wide variety of trade specialty badges, introduced at various times, for issue to qualified EM/NCO’s after successful completion of the appropriate training courses. The distinctive trade badges were generally worn on the lower left sleeve of the service tunic and the flight and field blouses as identifying insignia. The Motor Vehicle Drivers trade badge was introduced in November 1935, for wear by all EM/NCO personnel who had fulfilled the requirements to obtain a military drivers license and were appointed as a driver. Regulations in mid-1942 introduced gilt cord piping for the Motor Vehicle Drivers trade badge to signify “distinguished performance as a driver”. When issued with the additional gilt cord piping the badge came accompanied with an “award” certificate. Of Note: The Motor Vehicle Drivers trade badge should not be confused with the Armed Forces Driver’s Proficiency Badges that were introduced October 1942 and were awarded for exceptional driving ability and vehicle maintenance in combat.
