Auf zur Freiwilligen-Centrale, Nurnberger 89, Ecke Kurfurste

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Auf zur Freiwilligen-Centrale, Nurnberger 89, Ecke Kurfurste

Auf zur Freiwilligen-Centrale, Nurnberger 89, Ecke Kurfurstenstr. G. Kav. (Schutzen) Division. Poster shows a soldier gesturing in the direction of a building which has Freiwilligen-Centrale written over door and a line of people before door. Text: Off to the Volunteer Center! Address and name of military group is given. Date 1919. Auf zur Freiwilligen-Centrale, Nurnberger 89, Ecke Kurfurstenstr. G. Kav. (Schutzen) Division. Poster shows a soldier gesturing in the direction of a building which has Freiwilligen-Centrale written over door and a line of people before door. Text: Off to the Volunteer Center! Address and name of military group is given. Date 1919

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Centrale Division Nurnberger Schutzen

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative poster, dated 1919, invites viewers to "Off to the Volunteer Center!" with the address and name of the military group clearly displayed: Auf zur Freiwilligen-Centrale, Nurnberger 89, Ecke Kurfurstenstr. G. Kav. (Schutzen) Division. The image features a determined soldier, dressed in military uniform, pointing the way to a building with the words "Freiwilligen-Centrale" written above its door. A line of people, also in military attire, are shown gathered before the entrance, ready to follow the soldier's lead. The Freiwilligen-Centrale, or Volunteer Center, was likely a recruitment hub for the German military during the aftermath of World War I. The use of the word "Freiwillig," or volunteer, suggests that those joining the ranks were doing so willingly, perhaps in response to the ongoing political and social upheaval of the time. The Schutzen Division, or Marksman Division, was a part of the German Army's cavalry forces. The poster's design is simple yet effective, using bold typography and a clear, directive message to encourage enlistment. The use of a soldier as the central figure adds a sense of authority and urgency to the call to action. Overall, this poster is a powerful reminder of the historical significance of military service and the role that volunteer centers played in shaping the military landscape of the early 20th century.

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