World War II Driver-W Badge, 1942-1945

Summary

Beginning in July 1942, Driver and Mechanic badges were given to soldiers who passed a qualification test. The "Driver - W" on the attached bar signifies the driver could operate a wheeled vehicle. Other driver qualifications could be secured for tracked vehicles, amphibious vehicles, and motorcycles.

Beginning in July 1942, Driver and Mechanic badges were given to soldiers who passed a qualification test. The "Driver - W" on the attached bar signifies the driver could operate a wheeled vehicle. Other driver qualifications could be secured for tracked vehicles, amphibious vehicles, and motorcycles.

Artifact

Badge

Date Made

1942-1945

Driving America
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

2010.92.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Sterling silver

Color

Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.5 in

Width: 1.063 in

Depth: .125 in

Inscriptions

On bar on front: DRIVER-W Stamped on back: STERLING/ JOSTENS/ STERLING

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