The Sd.Kfz. 140/1 was built as an enhanced recognition vehicle the German army, utilising the framework of Czech-designed 38T tank which was utilized by the German troops as a result of its annexation of Czechoslovakia. Because of the exceptional qualities for the 38T, its chassis was popular for anti-tank and artillery cars, and for this recognition vehicle designed with a turret with a 20 mm gun. It was very first utilized in 1944.