Service des Mines de Nancy
Thanks to Albert Katgerman (M201 01470) for the photo of the plate on his jeep that records its approval by the 'Service des Mines' on 25/7/78 and thanks to Albert & JLM for explaining that where a jeep was sold at auction by Domaines as 'unfit for road use' it had to be submitted for inspection and approval following a restoration by the new owner. Each Department of France has a Service des Mines, Nancy being the location for 54 - Meurthe-et-Moselle. The equivalent to 'Mines' in the UK would be VOSA (Vehicle and Operater Standards Agency).
