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WWI Poster, Is your home here? Defend it
Is your home here? Defend it! Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster with a map showing the different regiments and HQs where men can enlist. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14185493
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Committee Defend Enlist Isles Parliamentary Patriotic Patriotism Recruiting Recruitment Regiments
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the poignant and historic selection from Media Storehouse's Greetings Cards range. This evocative design features the "Is your home here? Defend it!" WWI poster from Mary Evans Prints Online. Date back to 1916, this powerful recruitment poster encourages men to enlist and defend their homes, represented by a map showing various regiments and headquarters. Add a thoughtful touch to your correspondence with this historically significant and moving card design.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.4cm x 12.5cm (6.5" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Is your home here? Defend it! - A poignant call to action from a World War I Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster dating back to 1916. This vintage poster, now a historical artifact, features a map of the British Isles with various regiment and headquarters locations marked, inviting men to enlist and defend their homeland. The map covers the entirety of the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, highlighting the importance of a united front against the common enemy. The poster's title, "Is your home here? Defend it!" is a powerful reminder of the patriotic sentiment that fueled the war effort. The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, established in 1914, played a crucial role in mobilizing the British population to join the military during World War I. Posters like this one were instrumental in encouraging enlistment, using emotive language and powerful imagery to appeal to the public. As the war raged on, the need for soldiers became increasingly urgent, and posters like this one were a common sight on the streets and in public spaces. The map on this particular poster offers a unique perspective, showing the various regiments and headquarters where men could enlist, providing a tangible connection to the war effort. Today, this poster serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War I and the power of patriotism and unity in times of crisis. Its intricate design and historical significance make it a valuable addition to any collection of World War I memorabilia or vintage posters.
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