Heer Drivers Badge in Silver with Packet

Product Description:  An outstanding example of the Heer Drivers Badge in Silver with Packet, retaining virtually all of its original silvered finish with only minor areas of oxidation visible upon close examination. The finely stamped details remain exceptionally crisp and sharply defined throughout, giving the badge strong visual presence and placing it among the more desirable surviving examples of this wartime award.

The reverse of the Heer Drivers Badge in Silver with Packet retains both original attachment prongs together with the backing plate, consistent with an unissued example. Accompanied by its original paper issue packet from the maker Rudolf Souval, the set presents attractively overall and remains in excellent condition.

Historical Description: The Drivers Proficiency Badge (Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen) was instituted by Adolf Hitler on October 23, 1942, to recognize the achievements of Wehrmacht drivers on all fronts. It was originally proposed as an SS award, but was instituted across all Wehrmacht branches. There were three grades of this award: bronze, silver, and gold. The qualification period for the badge was retroactive to December 1, 1940. The award criteria were extremely specific, and were based on the number of days a driver was operational within defined geographic areas. The number of days required to earn the badge was different depending on whether the driver used a motorcycle, or was a supply driver, or attached to a staff or headquarters. Once the award was bestowed, a driver had to maintain a safe record. Getting in an accident erased the previous qualifying days, and no new award could be bestowed for 6 months. All awards were made of stamped metal, by various manufacturers, with the grade of the award distinguished by the finish.

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