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WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Y Darn Papur
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WW1 Recruitment Poster -- Y Darn Papur
Y Darn Papur. Recruitment poster, published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee as Poster No. 15. Welsh version of The Scrap of Paper - Prussias Perfidy. 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 Darn Enlist Enlistment Invasion Join Lettering Neutral Neutrality Parliamentary Prussia Recruiting Recruitment Scrap Seal Sealing Signature Signatures Signed Thirteen Today Treaty Version
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This evocative recruitment poster, titled "Y Darn Papur" or "The Scrap of Paper" in Welsh, was published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee as Poster No. 15 in August 1914, during the early stages of World War I. It is a Welsh version of the more widely known English poster "The Scrap of Paper - Prussia's Perfidy." The poster is one of thirteen printed posters produced in Britain between August 1914 and March 1916, during the height of the war effort. The poster's powerful imagery is based on the 1839 Treaty of London, which guaranteed the neutrality of Belgium. The central image shows a German chancellor sealing a treaty with a red wax seal, while in the background, an ominous figure representing Prussia rips up the treaty with a menacing grin. The caption below reads, "A Scrap of Paper? Signed and Sealed on the 18th of August, 1839. Signed and Sealed on the 4th of August, 1914." The poster's bold red text and lettering, along with the stark contrast between the betrayal of the treaty and the call to enlist and join the fight, were intended to galvanize support for the war effort and encourage men from Wales and the British Isles to enlist. The poster's Welsh language version, with its reference to "Y Darn Papur," would have resonated particularly with the Welsh population, emphasizing the importance of upholding agreements and standing up against perceived aggression. The poster's haunting imagery and powerful message continue to resonate today, serving as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the importance of upholding international agreements and neutrality.
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