Military driver's licenses (Führerscheine) were issued to soldiers who had completed training and passed an examination for operating specific vehicles. These licenses were categorized into three classes:
Early in the war, these licenses were printed on grey oilcloth and typically included a photograph of the driver. However, as the war progressed and resources became scarcer, photos were often omitted due to supply constraints.
This original 1942-dated Klasse 1 & 3 Führerschein is printed on grey oilcloth and features a rare attached photograph of the Waffen SS soldier in uniform, clearly showing his shoulder boards and SS collar tabs. The photo is secured with two small grommets, which exhibit slight rust from age and use, and bears an official ink stamp in the bottom corner. Most surviving examples are missing the original photo or were issued without one, making this an exceptional find.
Issued by the Waffen-SS Kraftfahrschule in Vienna on August 28, 1942, this license authorized the holder to operate both motorcycles and automobiles. It is personally signed by an SS-Hauptsturmführer und Kommandeur. While there is some fraying along the edges, the document remains in very good overall condition.
An extremely rare and desirable piece of Waffen SS history.
