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WW1 Recruitment Poster -- The Scrap of Paper

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WW1 Recruitment Poster -- The Scrap of Paper

The Scrap of Paper - Prussias Perfidy - Britains Bond. Enlist Today. Recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee as Poster No. 7. One of thirteen printed posters produced in Britain between August 1914 - March 1916. Date: 1914

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1839 Agreement Allied Allies Belgian Bond Chancellor Committee Enlist Enlistment Invasion Join Lettering Neutral Neutrality Parliamentary Prussia Recruiting Recruitment Scrap Seal Signed Thirteen Today Treaty


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The Scrap of Paper: A poignant reminder of the promises broken and the bonds formed during the early days of World War I, this recruitment poster published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1914, is known as Poster No. 7. With the ominous title "The Scrap of Paper - Prussia's Perfidy - Britain's Bond," the image powerfully conveys the sense of betrayal felt by the British people towards Germany. The central motif of the poster is a piece of paper, symbolizing the treaties and agreements that had been signed between European powers in the past, including the Treaty of London (1839), which guaranteed the neutrality of Belgium. The Chancellor of Germany, a figure depicted in the background, is shown tearing up the treaty, signifying Germany's intention to invade Belgium. The red text and bold lettering of the poster, urging viewers to "Enlist Today," emphasizes the importance of standing up to this perceived threat. The poster was one of thirteen printed posters produced in Britain between August 1914 and March 1916, during the height of the war effort. The image of the scrap of paper and the broken treaty served as a powerful rallying cry for British citizens, reminding them of the importance of their country's alliances and the need to defend them on the home front and the front lines. This historical artifact not only bears witness to the events of WWI but also to the enduring power of visual propaganda in shaping public opinion and mobilizing support for a national cause.

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