This War Munition Volunteer badge was in use from 1916 and intended for skilled men not already allocated to other "vital" war work
The following is taken from "The Distinguished Service Order" book: "Capt
The pickelhaube has the Hessen pattern
The M3 included many of the features of the M2A4
His father Ernst was also a farmer
Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Tankard Hold This War Munition Volunteer badge(Patriotischer Bierkrug). Constructed of glazed earthenware, the exterior featuring an off white marbled base, bearing a central hand painted Cross Patte executed in an Iron Cross style, situated within a hand painted green semi secular oak leaf wreath, with a protruding handle, unmarked, measuring 9. 5 cm (w) x 10. 5 cm (H), demonstrating no evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.