Luftwaffen Ballonführerschein - Lw Balooning License

[Proud Kraut]

I hope this is the right WAF section. I'm researching the career of a WW II Artillery officer. Among his papers was this document. A brief online research came up with nothing, except the fact, that a typical Luftwaffen-Flugzeugführerschein looks similar.
This Ballonführerschein (No. 12) was delivered in 1943. I know that balloons were in use by Artillery Forward Observers and Target Acquisition units during the war. Any further informations are kindly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!

PK

[Ian Jewison]

That's interesting, I have never seen one before!! With the red cover it is more like the glider pilots license.

Not sure if I have any info on them anywhere though....will have a dig around.

What unit authorised the license?

/Ian

[Leroy]

Great piece!

[JUNGCO]

I've never seen one either.
Jeff

[Proud Kraut]

Thanks guys for your feedback! @Ian: The license was authorised by "Oberkommando des Heeres - Artillerie-Abteilung" (seals).

[djpool]

Now that's something. Awesome piece.

[JeremyJ]

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Nice piece, likewise I've never seen one of those either.

Interesting that it is in orange similar to the glider schein.

Jeremy