Recruit Collection (page 8)

New army recruits receiving vaccinations upon joining their regiment (colour litho)
2795786 New army recruits receiving vaccinations upon joining their regiment (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

English Recruits (engraving)
2785413 English Recruits (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Recruits)

Alecto and her Train at the Gate of Pandaemonium or The Recruiting Sarjeant enlising John
2966805 Alecto and her Train at the Gate of Pandaemonium or The Recruiting Sarjeant enlising John Bull into Revolution Service, pub

1940s East Africa - army driver Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa army - Askari soldiers at meal, Kenya
1940s East Africa army - Askari soldiers at a meal, Kenya Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - army medical orderlies Kenya
1940s East Africa - army medical orderlies assisting in an operating Theatre, Kenya Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - convalescing soldiers, playing netball Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - military drums, training camp, Kenya
1940s East Africa - military drums, army training camp, Kenya Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - recruits, East Africa Army, Nyasaland
1940s East Africa - army recruits, East Africa Army, Nyasaland Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - army medical orderly Kenya Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - soldiers Kenya, Kings African Rifles
1940s East Africa - soldiers in Kenya, veterans of the Kings African Rifles Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - askari soldiers doing physical training
1940s East Africa - army askari soldiers doing physical training Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa -army cooks at work Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - engineers boring a well Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - army recruits training camp - new recruit Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - askari soldiers training as military engineers Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - askari soldiers washing clothes Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s East Africa - soldiers playing football in camp
1940s East Africa - army - soldiers playing football in camp Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

1940s General Sir William Platt GOC East Africa Corps
1940s East Africa - General Sir William Platt GOC East Africa Corps Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

Senegalese soldier (colour photo)
3096166 Senegalese soldier (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Senegalese soldier. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Buffs (colour litho)
3093807 Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Buffs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth reviewing the Buffs)

British Army, British Recruiting Party, 1780
3031299 British Army, British Recruiting Party, 1780 by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Recruits Going to Join the Regiment, 1717--26 (etching, with engraving on off-white laid
2972819 Recruits Going to Join the Regiment, 1717A--26 (etching, with engraving on off-white laid paper) by Thomassin, Henri-Simon (1687-1741); 25.1x35.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Changing the Guard at St Jamess Palace, 1792 (coloured engraving)
2975502 Changing the Guard at St Jamess Palace, 1792 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum

The Vulgarity of Voluntarism 1914
An illustration of the evil effects of the vulgarity of voluntarism referred to by our contributor. Lord Kitchener is represented by a German cartoon as compelled to recruit Suffragettes in place of

WW1 US Navy Recruitment Poster, published 1918 (colour litho)
1275166 WW1 US Navy Recruitment Poster, published 1918 (colour litho) by Preissig, Vojtoch (1873-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Panoramic View of Gallipoli (engraving)
1619042 Panoramic View of Gallipoli (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of Gallipoli)

Troops for the War, British Infantry (engraving)
1618807 Troops for the War, British Infantry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troops for the War, British Infantry)

Sir John Falstaff examining the Recruits provided for him by Justice Shallow (engraving)
1609753 Sir John Falstaff examining the Recruits provided for him by Justice Shallow (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info)

Austrian Military Life, the Hungarian Hussars (engraving)
1590872 Austrian Military Life, the Hungarian Hussars (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austrian Military Life, the Hungarian Hussars)

The Seaforth Highlanders marching through Inverness after their Recruiting Expedition (b / w photo)
1592568 The Seaforth Highlanders marching through Inverness after their Recruiting Expedition (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Preparing for War, Three O Clock Parade of Recruits at Westminster (engraving)
1589987 Preparing for War, Three O Clock Parade of Recruits at Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for War)

Kenyan Soldier, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
NAM281536 Kenyan Soldier, c.1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: from an album of pictures compiled by Major William Dickinsin)

War! says Wilson;Big Army Wanted, front page of the
PNP256537 War! says Wilson; Big Army Wanted, front page of the Los Angeles Examiner, 3rd April 1917 (print) by American School

Recruits, engraved by Watson and Dickinson, 1780 (engraving)
NAM261138 Recruits, engraved by Watson and Dickinson, 1780 (engraving) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); National Army Museum

Union Recruiting Poster Appealing for Volunteers to Avoid the Unpopular Draft System, c
PNP270109 Union Recruiting Poster Appealing for Volunteers to Avoid the Unpopular Draft System, c.1863 (litho) by American School

Pied Pipers of London Town: How the wild music of the Highlands helped to swell the ranks
STC359679 Pied Pipers of London Town: How the wild music of the Highlands helped to swell the ranks of Britains fighting men, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

American recruiting poster calling for seamen to serve on the Ranger
PNP328665 American recruiting poster calling for seamen to serve on the Ranger, commanded by John Paul Jones, 1777 (litho) by American School

Treat em rough! Join the tanks, World War One recruitment poster
PNP316549 Treat em rough! Join the tanks, World War One recruitment poster, produced by the United States Tank Corps. 1918 (colour litho) by Hutaf

Recruitment board for the Royal Navy, 10th March 1796 (oil on panel)
RNM286362 Recruitment board for the Royal Navy, 10th March 1796 (oil on panel) by English School, (18th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

The Conscripts, c. 1880 (oil on canvas)
CHT162767 The Conscripts, c.1880 (oil on canvas) by Dagnan-Bouveret, Pascal Adolphe Jean (1852-1929); Assemblee Nationale Palais-Bourbon, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Soldiers of a Hungarian regiment performing a recruitment dance
CHT211907 Soldiers of a Hungarian regiment performing a recruitment dance, illustration from a book Costumes de Hongrie, published in Vienna, 1810 (colour litho) by Austrian School

United Irishmen in Training, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1798 (aquatint)
NCO189716 United Irishmen in Training, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1798 (aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The New Recruits, 19th century
BAL12549 The New Recruits, 19th century by Lenfant, Francois Louis (1814-92); Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; French, out of copyright

The Custom House, the Press Gang and the Tower of London
6340339 The Custom House, the Press Gang and the Tower of London by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Custom House, the Press Gang and the Tower of London)

The Arrival of the Blues: Dress up the new recruits of the army in blue uniform
XEE4184872 The Arrival of the Blues: Dress up the new recruits of the army in blue uniform. Print on the headline of " L illustrious du petit journal", 1933. Private collection

Recruitment poster of a Regiment of Dragons of Monsignor the Duke of Penthievre
JLJ4643500 Recruitment poster of a Regiment of Dragons of Monsignor the Duke of Penthievre. 18th century. Paris, Musee de l Armee by French School, (18th century); Musee de l Armee, Paris

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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.