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British Subjects
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White poster with red and blue text. Text reads: "British Subjects it is your duty to Enlist in the British or Canadian Army. Men are eligible for enlistment between the ages of 18 and 45 and in certain cases up to the age of fifty. Enlistment will be for the duration of the war and for six months after the termination of hostilities, unless sooner legally discharged. Free transportation to the United States will be furnished on discharge for those desiring it. All arms of the service are open for enlistment and choice of Regiment as far as practicable will be permitted. Pay and Separation Allowances at British or Canadian rates commence from date of enlistment. For particulars apply to Nearest United States army recruiting station or nearest British consulate or Headquarters British Recruiting Mission. 126 South Third Street. Minneapolis."
1915
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"I Want You for U.S. Army"
1917
Uncle Sam recruiting poster that says "I want You for U.S. Army". Poster has three different addresses for nearest recruiting offices.
10th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment Recruiting Poster
circa 1860-1869
Recruiting poster that reads "302 Dollars or 402 Dollars for Veterans will be paid for Volunteers for the 10th Wis. Regiment".
Enlisted for Duration of The War
1916
"Enlisted for Duration of The War. Help The National Egg Collection for the Wounded." Poster of a chicken wearing a red leg band and a sash with a symbol of a crown on it. The poster was produced i...
British Blood Calls British Blood!
1917
Poster featuring an illustration of soldiers with bayonetted rifles charging, while an officer is waving a pistol. Above the officer a British flag is raised. Poster text reads: "British Blood Call...
Be Ready! Join Now!
1915
British recruitment poster commissioned by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London. Depicts a silhouette of a British soldier holding a rifle.
Americans! Eyes Open! Mouths Shut!
1917
Recruitment poster for the U.S. Marines. Poster text reads: "Americans! Eyes Open! Mouths Shut! Help win the war by obeying these rules. Do not repeat any rumors concerning our troops. It is no rum...
