Poster
The War Of 1917. Dedicated To The Brave Men Who Answered The Nation's Call.
| Memorial poster for the members of Company 6, First Wisconsin Infantry, who died during the war. Text reads: "Company 6, First Wisconsin Infantry . . . Border Service June 19, 1916 To January 19, 1917." Poster includes the flags of the Allied nations, a bald eagle holding crossed American and French flags, an American and a French soldier, and depictions of the company marching, riding horses, and transporting cannons. There are three portraits, including French Marshal Joseph Joffre, American President Woodrow Wilson, and American General John Pershing. Also includes a United States seal. |
| Image ID: | 130839 |
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| Creation Date: | 1917 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | World War I posters, circa 1914-circa 1918 |
| Genre: | Poster |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | PH 6030 (7) G2.6 |
| Original Dimensions: | 17 x 22 inches |
| Copyrighted 1917. Published by The American Soldier's Publishing Co. Cleveland, O. |
| Horses |
| Portraits |
| Military uniforms |
| Officers |
| Soldiers |
| War memorials |
| War posters |
| World War, 1914-1918 |
| Men |
| Moustache |
| Flags |
| Presidents |
| Signs and symbols |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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