Kraftfahrer Collar Insignia

[motojosh]

Added this scarce Kraftfahrer collar insignia to my collection recently after searching for one for years.

[ccj]

Nice, I must admit that after 30+ year collecting I’m not very knowledgeable on Kraftfahrer gear. I know it when I see if but don’t know how to authenticate.

it looks genuine 

[motojosh]

12 hours ago, ccj said:

Nice, I must admit that after 30+ year collecting I’m not very knowledgeable on Kraftfahrer gear. I know it when I see if but don’t know how to authenticate.

it looks genuine 

Thanks CCJ. Here's a few other interesting Kraftfahrer items in my collection: enlisted straps with two different styles of K and a 84/98aA marked to the Bayerische Ersatz-Kraftwagenkollone 2. If anyone has any Kraftfahrer items feel free to add them to the thread.

 

[ccj]

Nice 

[The Prussian]

Yes. Nice photos and shoulder straps! Congrats.

I´m still looking for a collar badge.

Do you know anything about the "sportscar" badge?

I also have this sad photo

Edited March 4, 2021 by The Prussian

[motojosh]

Great photos Andy! I've got lots of Kraftfahrer photos, but have never seen the sports car style badge until now. There's a member of the WWI German Soldier facebook page that has a WWI souvenir belt with that identical badge on it, I've asked him to add a photo of it here. That style looks like a staff car so maybe for drivers for regimental staff? Or maybe just private purchase?

Bavarians

[motojosh]

Here's the sports car style badge owned by Jay Dickey.

[ccj]

Very interesting badge and one I’ve never seen.

[Eric Stahlhut]

there were also specific collar badges for motorcyclists (kradfahrer) which are even harder to find

nice badges straps and photos. great thread!

 

 

Edited March 4, 2021 by Eric Stahlhut

[The Prussian]

Hello!

Yes, That´s the car. I´ve seen it several times, but I don´t know if it´s a private purchase or an official one.

 

[Username]

Kraftfahrer collar insignia

WW1 or later civil ?

 

Hello

Are these collar Insignia cars 

military used WW1 ,

civil pieces WW1 period

or after war civil ???

I ask cause they look so close

to the WW1 limousine with

parted cabin where the driver 

sit "outside"!?

here the pic :

 

 

 

Edited July 7, 2022 by Username
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[Spandau]

Here is my current Kraftfahrer collection, including a left collar pin

[The Prussian]

Great collection!

[Spandau]

Here are a couple pictures with possible "sports car" collar insignia. One of these is worn by a motorcycle rider with a "Gouv" (government) license plate. These are all from the TankoGrad series of WWI transportation books. These are extremely informative.

[GreyC]

Nice pics, however they wouild be more helpful, if they were dated ss to determine whern they were in use.

Best,

GreyC