Recruit Collection

Recruitment poster, Join the Royal Artillery and know the pride of being a gunner. 1940s

Kitchener Poster - Your Country Needs You
Poster, Britons - (Kitchener) wants YOU. Join your countrys army. The classic World War One recruitment poster designed by Alfred Leete. circa 1916

British Royal Navy recruitment poster, WW1
A British Royal Navy recruitment poster for seamen, aged 19 to 30, to enlist for the duration of the First World War. No previous experience necessary. Date: circa 1915

Royal Navy recruitment vintage advertising poster

German propaganda poster, WW1
German propaganda poster, encouraging women to work in the Home Army during the First World War, for example by working in munitions factories to make grenades for soldiers to use. Date: 1914-1918

Recruitment Poster "Remember Scarborough! Enlist Now", pub
3025356 Recruitment Poster " Remember Scarborough! Enlist Now", pub. 1914 (colour lithograph) by Kemp-Welch, Edith (1869-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

LCC-LFB Recruit fireman training at Brigade HQ, SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here a fireman is undertaking a hook ladder drill on the stations nine-storey drill tower

LCC-LFB Recruit firefighters training at Brigade HQ SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters in Lambeth. Here they are undertaking hook ladder drills on the stations nine-storey drill tower

Roger Casement 1916
Sir Roger Casement tries unsuccessfully to recruit Irish prisoners in Germany to form an Irish Brigade to fight the English

Poster, Britons! Your Country Needs You

Poster, Your King and Country Need You, Enlist Now. Encouraging people to join up and fight in the First World War. circa 1914-1915

Royal Proclamation 1914
Proclamation by King George V calling for men for the Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Fleet Reserve, and for officers and men of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve

Recruitment poster for the Corcoran Legion, 1862 (printed paper)
TPG440682 Recruitment poster for the Corcoran Legion, 1862 (printed paper) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corcoran, or Irish)

Recruitment Campaign "Teamwork Builds Ships", pub. 1917 (colour lithograph)
3239932 Recruitment Campaign " Teamwork Builds Ships", pub. 1917 (colour lithograph) by Stevens, William Dodge (1870-1942); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Federal recruiting poster for 69th Regiment, appealing to Irish immigrants (colour litho)
PNP270116 Federal recruiting poster for 69th Regiment, appealing to Irish immigrants (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1815. 1815. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1815

The calling of the apostles Peter and Andrew by Jesus (colour litho)
5226710 The calling of the apostles Peter and Andrew by Jesus (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The calling of the apostles Peter and Andrew by Jesus)

Poster, England Expects Every Man to do his Duty and Join the Army Today. Recruitment for the First World War. circa 1914-1915

Recruitment poster, join the Regular Army

British Army recruitment poster
Recruitment poster for the British Army. A smiling man in uniform asks: Have you a relation or friend serving?

A Yao askari, Kings African Rifles, 1914 circa (w / c)
5920232 A Yao askari, Kings African Rifles, 1914 circa (w/c) by Browne (fl.c.1914); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: A Yao askari, Kings African Rifles, 1914)

The pirate Sir Henry Morgan recruiting men for the Panama attack around 1670
GIA4722787 The pirate Sir Henry Morgan recruiting men for the Panama attack around 1670. " Book of pirates Buccaneers and Marooners of the spanish Main" by Howard Pyle (1853 - 1911)

Chest measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his chest measured by A D O Packer, commandant of the Training School. The brigade minimum is 36 inches with a two-inch expansion

LCC-LFB Recruit firemen training at Brigade HQ, SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here the recruit squad are rescuing by carrying down on the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder pitched to the third

WW1 recruitment poster with silhouettes
World War One recruitment poster with silhouettes -- Remember! England Expects -- the Need is Great Today.... the Navy requires you for its glorious service. Join today

WW1 recruitment poster with silhouette
World War One recruitment poster with silhouette -- Loyal Talk Won t Beat Kaiser, Krupp, Kultur, Trained Men Will! Enlist Now! Showing a determined soldier with a bayoneted rifle. 1914-1918

EVCW2A-00048
Recruiting for the Union Armys Bucktail Regiment in Philadelphia, American Civil War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Templars & Crucifix
According to the historian Michelet, each Templar recruit was required to spit or trample on the Crucifix, as a symbol of his rejection of Jesus

Take Up the Sword of Justice, 1915 (poster, recruiting
5929345 Take Up the Sword of Justice, 1915 (poster, recruiting, colour chromolithograph) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); National Army Museum

Sir Winston Churchill as a Lieutenant in the 4th Hussars in 1895 (photogravure)
STC364889 Sir Winston Churchill as a Lieutenant in the 4th Hussars in 1895 (photogravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

With the Army, Derby recruit measured for uniform, WW1
A Derby recruit in civilian clothes is measured up for his uniform during the First World War. Date: 1916

Native Ancestors of the Siberian Cossacks Polish Prisoners in Napoleon's Army Enlisting... 1813
Native Ancestors of the Siberian Cossacks Polish Prisoners in Napoleon's Army Enlisting into the Cossacks, 1813, 19th century

1940s East Africa - Kenya, men of the Wakamba tribe Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

Zouave
3782926 Zouave; (add.info.: Zouave: member of certain light infantry regiments in the French Army serving in French North Africa between 1831-1962)

Spahis
3782927 Spahis; (add.info.: Spahis: member of light cavalry regiments of the 19th century French army recruited primarily from the indigenous populations of Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco)

World War I - female recruits
3783166 World War I - female recruits; (add.info.: World War I - female recruits in Hyde Park, London, UK. Bookman Christmas 1918. P.57 (top)); Lebrecht History

British recruitment advertisement, 1915 (print)
6317447 British recruitment advertisement, 1915 (print) by Wardle, Arthur (1864-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: 20th Century U.S)

Soviet Recruitment Poster from the Time of the Russian Revolution, You! have You Signed Up with the Volunteers?
3905515 Soviet Recruitment Poster from the Time of the Russian Revolution, You! have You Signed Up with the Volunteers?'

World War 1: Encampment of Morrocan Spahis
3786982 World War 1: Encampment of Morrocan Spahis; (add.info.: World War 1: Encampment of Morrocan Spahis at Ribecourt, France)

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)

The Queens Shilling (oil on panel)
3822328 The Queens Shilling (oil on panel) by Henderson, W.S.P. (fl.1836-74); 50.5x68 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: The term the Kings Shilling)

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"Answer the Call: Join the Royal Artillery and Serve with Honor" Step into history with this recruitment poster from the early 20th century, urging young men to enlist in the esteemed Royal Artillery. The bold design features a striking image of artillery soldiers in action, showcasing their strength and determination. "Your Country Needs You: Kitchener Poster Inspires Patriotism" During World War I, Lord Kitchener's iconic poster became a symbol of national unity and duty. Its powerful message urged citizens to join the armed forces and defend their country against its enemies. This historic piece remains an enduring reminder of sacrifice and loyalty. "Unleash Your Potential: British Royal Navy Wants You. " In another compelling recruitment poster from WWI, the British Royal Navy sought brave individuals ready to embark on a life at sea. With its captivating imagery of naval ships sailing proudly across stormy waters, this advertisement aimed to inspire adventure-seeking souls to answer the call. "A Call for Loyalty: German Propaganda Poster Rallies Support" Amidst World War I tensions, Germany employed propaganda posters as tools for recruiting soldiers. One such example depicted heroic German troops marching forward under a banner proclaiming victory. This stirring artwork aimed to unite citizens behind their nation's cause. "Sail Towards Glory: Vintage Advertising Poster Calls for Naval Recruits" This vintage advertising poster entices adventurous spirits with promises of glory on board magnificent naval vessels. It captures the allure of serving in Britain's prestigious Royal Navy during times when maritime supremacy was crucial for global influence. "Fanning Flames of Courage: LCC-LFB Trains Firefighter Recruits at Brigade HQ SE1" At London County Council - London Fire Brigade (LCC-LFB), aspiring firefighters underwent rigorous training at Brigade Headquarters SE1. This captivating image showcases recruits honing their skills amidst billowing smoke and intense heat – preparing them for future acts of bravery in protecting lives and property. "Remember Scarborough. Enlist Now.