Recruiting Collection (#6)

Chasseur d'Afrique
3782923 Chasseur d'Afrique; (add.info.: Chasseur d'Afrique: member of the Army of Africa (Armee d'Afrique), referring to those portions of the French Army recruited from or normally

The Empire Needs Men! All Answer the Call, probably 2nd World War poster (colour litho)
SNG127032 The Empire Needs Men! All Answer the Call, probably 2nd World War poster (colour litho) by Wardle, Arthur (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helped by the Young Lion)

The Spirit of America, 1919 (colour litho)
699131 The Spirit of America, 1919 (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 76x51 cm; Private Collection; © Galerie Bilderwelt

The Spirit of America, Join, 1st World War poster (colour litho)
SNG126691 The Spirit of America, Join, 1st World War poster (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW1 Recruitment Poster for the US Navy, published 1917 (colour litho)
1275163 WW1 Recruitment Poster for the US Navy, published 1917 (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

"If you want to fight! Join the Marines", 1915 (colour litho)
698980 "If you want to fight! Join the Marines", 1915 (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

If You Want To Fight, Join The Marines, 1st World War poster (colour litho)
SNG127360 If You Want To Fight, Join The Marines, 1st World War poster (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Military promotional poster, 1917 (colour litho)
PNP351722 Military promotional poster, 1917 (colour litho) by Verrees, J. Paul (1889-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW2 recruitment poster, Thousands of women needed now in the ATS, WaF, vital to the offensive. Full information at the nearest recruiting centre or your employment exchange. Date: circa 1940

British recruitment poster, An Appeal To You, WW1
British recruitment poster, design by Alfred Leete, An Appeal To You, April 1915, First World War. 1915

Wartime recruiting posters at Paddington Station, 1915
Recruiting posters were a popular way of encouraging men to enlist. Millions of posters were produced and displayed up and down the country during the war

WWI Poster, Be Ready! Join Now
Be Ready! Join Now. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster, with a soldier in silhouette on yellow background. Date: 1915

Silhouette of Soldier with Rifle and Bayonet, "Be Ready! Join Now", World War I Recruitment Poster
Silhouette of Soldier with Rifle and Bayonet, " Be Ready! Join Now", World War I Recruitment Poster, Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, United Kingdom, 1915

Recruiting Poster WW1 Date: circa 1916

A London Recruiting Depot during WW1 Date: circa 1916

A London Recruitment depot during WW1 Date: circa 1916

A London Recruiting Office during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Lord Kitchener Recruitment Poster WW1

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Willing Volunteers to fight for the cause - We are ready'. Date: 1965

Poster, London Opinion, Your Country Needs You, WW1
Original news stand poster, London Opinion, Your Country Needs You, Lord Kitchener. This is the very rare poster that led to what was to become the famous Lord Kitchener Wants You recruiting poster

Public Schools Brigade poster, WW1
First World War recruitment poster designed by John Hassall (1868-1948) for the Public School Brigade, Royal Fusiliers, 118th Infantry Brigade

Recruitment poster, London, WW1
Recruitment poster, London's Patriotic Recruiting Meetings. Come even if you cannot fight, Follow the Bands Date: 1914

Hawker Hunter F, 4 ID-44
Belgian Air Force - Hawker Hunter F, 4 ID-44 044 (msn SABCA-AF37), at Brustem Air Base in June 1968 as a recruiting exhibit. Date: 1968

Officer Training Corps had begun in 1902, in the wake of the Second Boer War. Photograph showing a parade of training officers. Date: 1917

Testing Recruits for Boer War 1901
Potential recruits in front of a doctors for a medical to join the Yeomanry in the war in South Africa. Date: February 1901

Lord Kitchener at a recruiting office, WW1
Lord Kitchener with the Lord Mayor at a recruiting office, addressing a crowd of people outside in the street, First World War. circa 1914-1916

Spanish Civil War. Tu, que estimes Catalunyatens
Spanish Civil War.Tu, que estimes Catalunyatens reservat un lloc als seus batallons de voluntaris del Bruc (You love Catalonia.So there is a place for you in Catalan volunteer's battalion of Bruc)

Page of adverts for women 1941
Page of two adverts. Left ad from Ats, - Auxiliary Territorial Service, promoting active service for vital roles during the Second World War for women

Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho)
1199925 Recruitment Poster "Your King and Country Need You", 1914 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

All Together Enlist in the Navy, World War One recruitment poster (colour litho)
DHS212723 All Together Enlist in the Navy, World War One recruitment poster (colour litho) by Reuterdahl, Henry (1871-1925); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; © Dallas Historical Society

We took the Hill, come and help us keep it Australian World War I recruitment poster, 1915
528522 We took the Hill, come and help us keep it Australian World War I recruitment poster, 1915, possibly referring to Gallipoli campaign (Dardanelles). H J Watson (1874-1938) Australian artist

New Army Recruits Being Sworn in by Major Seth Gayle, Jr. Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974358 New Army Recruits Being Sworn in by Major Seth Gayle, Jr. Washington DC, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Preparation de la Jeunesse Francaise au Service Militaire, 1920 (colour litho)
1199848 Preparation de la Jeunesse Francaise au Service Militaire, 1920 (colour litho) by Malherbe, William (1884-1952); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Hour of Victory is Advancing, 1st World War poster (colour litho)
6280949 The Hour of Victory is Advancing, 1st World War poster (colour litho) by Arnoux, Guy (1886-1951); (add.info.: Illustrated poster, text reads It advances the hour of victory poster)

Physical examination for U. S. army, 1917 (b/w photo)
5053977 Physical examination for U.S. army, 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United States declared war on Germany in April 1917)

New Recruit Kemit Kuhn of West Virginia, being Examined by Army Doctor Major Seth Gayle, Washington DC, c
3964307 New Recruit Kemit Kuhn of West Virginia, being Examined by Army Doctor Major Seth Gayle, Washington DC, c.1941 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

African American troops, 1917 (b/w photo)
5053979 African American troops, 1917 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United States declared war on Germany in April 1917)

Canadiens-Francais enrolez-vous!, 1915 (colour litho)
5322829 Canadiens-Francais enrolez-vous!, 1915 (colour litho) by Hider, Arthur H. (1870-1952); 103x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Canadiens-Francais enrolez-vous)

Conscription in France for Napoleon's Wars
3786588 Conscription in France for Napoleon's Wars; (add.info.: Conscription in France for Napoleon's Wars.Napoleonic Wars)

Russian army recruits undergoing training, World War I, !916 (colour litho)
6000416 Russian army recruits undergoing training, World War I, !916 (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian army recruits undergoing training)

Men queuing to enlist in the British Army in World War I, 1915 (print)
3793888 Men queuing to enlist in the British Army in World War I, 1915 (print); (add.info.: Men queuing to enlist in the British Army during World War I under the Derby Recruiting Scheme)

Proclamation of the Patrie en danger, Recruitment of Volunteers, French Revolution, France, 1792
7277943 Proclamation of the Patrie en danger, Recruitment of Volunteers, French Revolution, France, 1792 by Unknown Artist

Scene a un poste d'enrolement de l'armee russe ou des hommes discutent, lisent, jouent de l'accordeon
FIA5370225 Scene a un poste d enrolement de l armee russe ou des hommes discutent, lisent, jouent de l accordeon. (At a recruiting station)

Recruiting and equipping soldiers at the time of the Thirty Years'War, Germany, Historical
7280048 Recruiting and equipping soldiers at the time of the Thirty Years War, Germany, Historical by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving)
3245448 Royal Navy press gang, enforcing the recruitment of sailors, 1794 (coloured engraving) by British School, (18th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

HMS Queen Emma, Commando assault ship, 1941 (oil on board)
5925090 HMS Queen Emma, Commando assault ship, 1941 (oil on board) by Mullen, Brian Joseph (1911-44); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: HMS Queen Emma, Commando assault ship, 1941)

Will you help the women of France? Save wheat, 1918 (poster)
3740480 Will you help the women of France? Save wheat, 1918 (poster) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: They Are Struggling against Starvation)

The first war enterprise of the Ascars in Tripolitania, arrest of Arab soldiers in a place... (colour litho)
2808457 The first war enterprise of the Ascars in Tripolitania, arrest of Arab soldiers in a place... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Recruiting: A Glimpse into the Rich History of Military and Civilian Service" Step back in time with these captivating recruiting posters that have shaped the course of history. From the iconic Royal Navy recruitment poster to the British Military Poster during the inter-war period, each artwork tells a unique story. The Kitchener Poster - "Your Country Needs You" - remains etched in our collective memory as a symbol of patriotism and duty. Joining forces with this powerful message, countless individuals answered the call to serve their nation. For those seeking adventure on land, the Join the Royal Marines Poster beckoned brave souls to embrace challenges head-on and become part of an elite force. Similarly, another recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police emphasized discipline and order within military ranks. During World War I, Lord Kitchener's stern gaze from his recruiting poster inspired thousands to enlist. The Together Poster showcased unity amidst adversity, reminding us that strength lies in standing shoulder-to-shoulder. Delving further into history, we encounter a Recruitment Poster from 1900 depicting Britain's military might at its zenith. This striking image captures both tradition and progress as soldiers march forward towards an uncertain future. Not limited to men alone, women played a vital role too. The Women's Land Army Poster encouraged females to join agricultural efforts during times of war when every contribution mattered greatly. Across borders, even U. S. Navy sought recruits through vibrant travel posters evoking wanderlust while highlighting opportunities for service abroad. These lithographs transported aspiring sailors into a world filled with excitement and exploration. Beyond military endeavors lie other avenues where dedicated individuals protect society – police forces worldwide seek new members through eye-catching recruitment signs that promise safety under their watchful eyes. Lastly, let us not forget how RAF flyers soared high above enemy lines during World War II; their bravery immortalized by Fly with RAF posters that called upon young aviators ready for the ultimate test of courage.