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Daimler Benz - Ferdinand Porsche, A rare early original long-service certificate, awarded for 25 years employment from 1901-1926 to Karl Wildermuth, Werkmeister; decoratively illuminated with manuscripted dedication in black ink, signed Ing F. Porsche in black ink; in original presentation oak-frame with gilded border decoration. 25x20ins (64x51cm)
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This is a rare document because it is proof that Ferdinand Porsche was actually employed by Daimler Benz, a fact sometimes denied by factory historians: indeed he was an active member of the racing department as engineer and test-driver during the mid 1920s, until leaving as the racing department was shut down during the depression, to devote his design capabilities to the Auto Union combine.