World War II Driver-W Badge, 1942-1945
Add to SetSummary
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

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