[#83854] Soldatpass

[Gjest Betty Patterson]

What is the meaning of soldatpass in about 1800. Soldier passport? What was the purpose of this?Thank you.

[Gjest Yngve Nedrebø]

In Norway you would need a passport if you wanted to travel from one part to another part of the country. This system was in use till 1860.The 'soldatpass' was issued to show that the person mentioned there had fullfilled his military duties, and were free to leave service and free to go home. It also meant he could marry without consent of the Military, and he could go to a town and get a commercial citizenship. So this passport was important for the ex-soldier!