An Appointment Document For Gunner Theodor Blume To Flak “E-Messmann” Archive This War Munition Volunteer badge

This War Munition Volunteer badge was in use from 1916 and intended for skilled men not already allocated to other "vital" war work

where his character was noted as "Very Good"

2nd Company

but when it became too dangerous to remain with the family that had taken him in

while the left sleeve has an embroidered "GS" insignia

An Appointment Document For Gunner Theodor Blume To Flak “E-Messmann” Archive This War Munition Volunteer badgeAn appointment certificate, measuring 206x291mm, near mint condition. It states that Kanonier (gunner) Theodor Blume of the Flak Reserve Detachment 60 has passed his exam of the E Messdienst (Entfernungs Messdienst = range measuring duty) and is eligible for the title of E Messmann (range measuring man). The document is signed in blue ink by Lieutenant Colonel and Commander of the Field Flak Artillery School 11, Wilhelm Surwald.