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Poster, His Majestys Army, Rates of Pay for Soldiers, WW1
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Poster, His Majestys Army, Rates of Pay for Soldiers, WW1
Poster, His Majestys Army, Weekly Rates of Pay for Private Soldiers in the Regular Army and Special Reserve, First World War.
1915
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This evocative WWI-era poster, titled "His Majesty's Army: Weekly Rates of Pay for Private Soldiers in the Regular Army and Special Reserve," was published in 1915, during the height of the First World War. The poster, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited, serves as a poignant reminder of the financial sacrifices made by the British military personnel who answered the call to duty. King George V, depicted in military uniform and seated on a throne, gazes solemnly at the viewer, his expression conveying a sense of duty, responsibility, and determination. The king's presence underscores the importance of the armed forces and the significance of the financial compensation offered to its soldiers. The poster lists the weekly rates of pay for both regular and special reserve private soldiers, with figures ranging from 13 shillings and 6 pence to 16 shillings and 8 pence. These figures, displayed prominently in bold, easy-to-read font, would have provided potential recruits with a clear understanding of their potential earnings. The military backdrop, adorned with rifles, bayonets, and other military insignia, reinforces the connection between service and financial reward. The poster's design, with its striking use of red, white, and blue, is both patriotic and inspiring, appealing to the sense of duty and loyalty that characterized the British military during the First World War. This poster not only provides a historical record of the financial compensation offered to British soldiers during WWI but also serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served their country during this tumultuous period in history.
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