Britons! Your country needs you / Printed by Saunders & Cullingham, 2 & 3 Burgon Street, Carter Lane, London, E.C.

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Poster showing map of British Isles behind text.

First call I need you in the Navy this minute! Our country will always be proudest of those who answered the first call.

Recruiting poster showing Uncle Sam.

Martial motions or military manouevres - prudence

British recruitment poster shows soldiers in uniform, arms and armaments, two soldiers with swords thinking about how they will treat their enemies, and a scene with soldiers appealing to civilians to enlist. I... more

[Certificate of membership for the Washington National Monument Society] / Lith. by E. Weber & Co.

Certificate to raise funds to erect the Washington Monument shows two designs for the monument and two vignettes.

Aéronautique militaire, 37e régiment d'aviation du Maroc - engagements ...

Text only broadside requests that men with experience in a variety of occupations volunteer to join the aeronautics corps for service in Morocco.

The volunteers in defence of the government against usurpation, 1861 / James Queen del. & lith. ; printed in oil colors by P.S. Duval & Son Ph'a.

Print shows a man standing at center, holding an American flag, with two soldiers in uniform and holding rifles, standing to the right and left in the foreground; behind them are the wheels of a wagon attached ... more

The volunteers in defence of the government against usurpation, 1861 / James Queen del. & lith. ; printed in oil colors by P.S. Duval & Son Ph'a.

Scene, Fifth Avenue

Man telling woman "Ah! Dearest Addie! I've succeeded. I've got a substitute!" She replies "Have you? What a curious coincidence! And I have found one for YOU!"

The draft - an exempt - abundant disqualification

Three panel cartoon showing three men, one unfortunate who was drafted, and two others who are offering various excuses for not being eligible for the draft.

Formation of guerilla bands

Ruined farmers being recruited for Confederate guerrilla forces during the Civil War.

The Civil War in America: claiming exemption from the draught [i.e., draft] in New York

Men in room seeking exemption from being drafted into the military.

Recruitment brochure and ad from the Supervisory Committee on Colored Enlistments, Philadelphia, June 27, 1863.

Enlistment of Sickles' brigade

Satire on the disreputable class of men allegedly recruited in New York City by Colonel Daniel Sickles for the Excelsior brigade.

Substitute office

Satire on the hiring of substitutes to serve in the Union army for well-to-do Northerners. The "ablebodied" substitutes are shown as drunks and gamblers.

Recruiting for the war--scene at the recruiting tents in the park, New York

Group of soldiers, other men and cannon outside recruiting building.

Albert S. Johnston crossing the dessert [sic] to join the Southern army

The recruiting business

Cartoon shows a well dressed man "Volunteer-Broker" with an old man, the volunteer, in a barbershop talking to the barber, "Look a-here - I want you to trim up this old chap with a flaxen wig and a light mustac... more

War views. No. 2041, Bounty brokers looking out for substitutes

Stereograph shows a line of men standing outside a recruitment office looking for men to enlist in the army for the bonuses offered by local, state, or federal agencies.

War views. No. 2042, Bounty brokers looking out for substitutes

Stereograph shows a group of men standing next to a sign offering a "Bounty" of "$500! Prize Money!" in front of a recruitment office for the U.S. Navy; they are looking for men to enlist in the navy for the bo... more

The recruiting-sergeant and the tough subject / Gillam.

Illustration shows Benjamin F. Butler as a "Recruiting-Sergeant" holding a paper that states "Join the Butler Army OH! - Victory and Spoils in 1884", appealing to a man sitting on a chair, holding a "Southern V... more

The Presidential recruiting-office / Gillam.

Illustration shows the interior of a recruiting office for the presidency with Uncle Sam and Puck examining potential recruits against a height chart labeled, from low to high, "Notoriety, Popularity, Capabilit... more

U.S.S. Vermont, recruiting office

U.S.S. Vermont, recruits waiting for examination

This device on hat or helmet means U.S. Marines / F.

U.S. Marine Corps insignia and hat and helmet with the insignia.

South Carolina men in blue, spring 1861

Group portrait of officers from the Flying Artillery, a volunteer militia organization, wearing their blue militia uniforms, at the time of their induction into the Confederate Army, Sullivans Island, South Carolina.

U.S. Marines - first to hoist Old Glory on foreign soil Join them for overseas duty / / Sidney H. Riesenberg 1913.

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing marines raising the American flag on a bamboo flagpole; also shows wood engraved scenes of marines in action in foreign countries.

Are you one of Kitchener's own?

Poster shows portrait of Lord Kitchener with Union Jack as a background.

We will uphold the priceless gem of liberty ... shall we help to crush tyranny?

Poster shows soldier standing at attention, framed by two Union Jacks.

Your king & country need you to maintain the honour and glory of the British Empire / Lawson Wood '14 ; Dobson, Molle & Co. Ltd., Color Printers, Edinr. & London.

Poster showing a Scottish soldier in uniform with kilt, standing on a street corner in a Belgian village.

Recruits wanted ... fall in boys!

Poster shows a soldier playing bagpipes.

Enlist in the Navy follow the boys in blue for home and country / / G. Wright.

U.S. Navy recruitment poster showing civilian men in queue receiving their navy gear and boarding a battleship.

The first line of defense needs you - enlist in the Navy / H. Shirer.

U.S. Navy recruitment poster showing a ship at sea.

The trumpet calls / Norman Lindsay.

Poster shows an Australian soldier blowing a trumpet with other soldiers, in a fox hole(?) with guns, are at his feet. In background, gray images of Australian men of various occupations.

He is getting our country's signal - are you? Join the Navy.

U.S. Navy recruitment poster showing sailor with signal flag.

The scrap of paper - Prussia's perfidy - Britain's bond [...] Enlist to-day / Hanbury, Tomsett & Co., London, N.W.

Poster showing signatures and seals on a treaty, with lengthy text.

Another call "More men and still more until the enemy is crushed" Lord Kitchener / Elk ; Printed by Hill, Siffken & Co. (L.P.A. Ltd.), Grafton Works, Holloway, London, N.

Poster showing a soldier blowing a bugle.

Rally round the flag. Every fit man wanted / H.T. & Co.

Enlistment in the regular army. Height now reduced to normal standard for infantry of the line.

Forward! To victory with the 245 Overseas Canadian Grenadier Guards Battalion

Poster shows soldiers charging forward under the number 245.

Join the Canadian Grenadier Guards

Poster shows a Grenadier Guard; in background the Guard's Armoury and a vignette of soldiers in battle.

Join the U.S. Marine Corps Soldiers of the sea!

U.S. Marine Corps recruitment poster showing a soldier holding a rifle and standing in the bow of a small boat.

Do your duty - join the U.S. Marines Help them defend America on land and sea.

U.S. Marine Corps recruitment poster showing marines firing artillery from the deck of a ship.

The Red Cross serves humanity Join now / / C.W. Anderson.

Red Cross recruitment poster showing a Red Cross nurse seated at a desk, with her left arm raised.

The U.S. Marines want you

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing half-length portrait of marine gesturing with hand against red, white, and blue banners in the background.

His Majesty's Army ... vacancies exist

Recruiting poster for British Army shows four Army units, Hussars, Highlanders, Infantry and the Army Service Corps. Drawings of soldiers in uniform by Ernest Ibbetson and John McNeill.

A chance shot This is a chance photograph of a chance shot at a "sub" by a real chance taking American / / photographed by Lieut. Sellers, P.C., U.S.N.

U.S. Navy recruitment poster showing scene aboard ship of sailors loading artillery.

Boys to the farm -- bring your chums and do your bit -- S.O.S. / E. Henderson.

Poster shows man in Sons of the Soil uniform blowing a bugle to summon men to the Sons of the Soil corps. In the background, men in the S.O.S. uniform head for the fields. Text indicates that the bugler is wear... more

Colonel Fowler is calling for men for the 104th. Are you going with him?

Poster is text only.

"Get into khaki"; we are doing our bit / H.M. Burton.

Poster shows an Australian soldier with rifle in one hand gesturing toward other soldiers in battle.

Join the Irish Canadian Rangers Overseas Battalion

Poster shows a soldier with shamrocks in his hand, cap and in his gun barrel, walking along a country road.

Men wanted for the army / Michael P. Whelan.

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing officers and soldiers sending or receiving information through wireless and signal flags, other soldiers position and prepare to fire a cannon.

His Majesty's Coldstream Guards / Ernest Ibbetson, '14.

Recruiting poster for the Cold Stream Guards shows various uniforms worn by the Guards. In each corner are vignettes of the Guards on duty in London and on each side is listed the campaigns in which the Guards ... more

Men wanted for the army / Michael P. Whelan.

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing an officer standing with a soldier, seated on a horse, blowing a bugle.

500 men wanted for the 237th Overseas Battalion, C.E.F.

Poster shows a soldier pointing upwards.

The thin khaki line keeps the fate of Belgium from your hearth and home. Get into khaki now!

Poster shows soldiers with rifle in silhouette.

Extra - your country needs you in the U.S. Navy at once

Women's Auxiliary Naval recruitment poster.

The regular - ready! He was - he is - he will be Enlist for the infantry or in one of the other twelve branches / / Gordon Grant.

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing a soldier standing with gun ready, with a wreath in the background.

I'm doing my duty are you? Your Navy needs you this minute / / Clinton Jordan.

U.S. Navy recruitment poster showing a sailor holding a rifle.

U.S. Marines - "Soldiers of the sea" Good pay - foreign travel - congenial employment.

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing marines coming ashore with ships in the background; also shows a series of views of marines engaged in training, educational, and recreational activities, as well as the ... more

U.S. Marines - "Soldiers of the sea" / Bruce Moore.

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing marines in a landing party.

U.S. Marines - "Soldiers of the sea" / Bruce Moore.

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing marines in a landing party; also shows a series of views of marines engaged in training, educational, and recreational activities.

Berufswechsel / bilder von W. A. Wellner

Print shows a series of comic scenes regarding the change in occupations of citizens who become soldiers: a professor of chemistry is shown making coffee; a high school teacher has become a drill instructor; an... more

Come now! With the 173rd Overseas Battalion, Canadian Highlanders

Poster shows a soldier playing bagpipes.

Young man ... join now, the 73rd Royal Highlanders of Canada

Poster is text only.

The veteran's farewell. Enlist now! / Frank Dadd 1914 ; Printed by Petty & Sons (Leeds) Ltd., Leeds & London.

Poster showing a veteran bidding farewell to a soldier, as others set off in the background.

Stand by! A campaign of comradeship.

Membership campaign poster for the Girls Division of the New York War Camp Community Service showing a painting by Albert Herter of Liberty standing behind a soldier and helping him hold up the American flag.

Offer your services now. Our brave soldiers at the front need your help / L.S. & Co.

Rally round the flag. Every fit man wanted / L.S. & Co.

Armée de Terre et Armée de Mer. Ordre de Mobilisation Générale

Broadside.

Your king & country need you to maintain the honour and glory of the British Empire / Lawson Wood '14 ; Dobson, Molle & Co. Ltd., Color Printers, Edinr. & London.

Poster showing an old veteran, wearing his decorations, shaking hands with a young soldier.

Jump into your place in the Sportsman's Company of the Irish Canadian Rangers

Poster shows a man with a shamrock on his track suit jumping over a group of soldiers. Emblem of Overseas Irish Canadian Rangers on left side of poster.

Help the boys to keep them running

Poster shows German soldiers fleeing amidst explosions.

Attention! ... Canadian Grenadier Guards now recruiting

Poster shows two soldiers, in profile, standing at attention.

Mothers, wives and sweethearts expect you to protect them. You may do so with the 73rd Royal Highlanders of Canada

Poster is text only.

"England expects every man to do his duty" and join the army to-day / H.T. & Co.

"All in the day's work" Enlist in the United States Marine Corps for interesting duty - land, sea, or sky / / Ch. Gatchell.

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing recruits engaged in various activities at a Marine Corps training camp.

Be up-to-date - be a U.S. Marine First to change the old campaign hat for the modern helmet / / W.A. Rogers.

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing a marine putting on a helmet as he looks over a barricade of sandbags on which a rifle rests.

U.S. Marines - active service - land, sea, air

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing marine with a rifle patrolling docks.

Join me - the first to fight on land and sea - U.S. Marines

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing bust portrait of a marine with a rifle.

He did his duty - will you? U.S. Marines - join for active service land and sea / / PW.

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing half-length portrait of George Dewey.

The new armies. More men are needed at once. Complete the second half-million and ensure success abroad and safety at home. [...]

Canadian Mounted Rifles

Poster shows four soldiers on horseback, one holding binoculars and looking toward a French(?) village.

Men wanted for the Army / I.B. Hazelton 1914.

Poster showing soldiers running in a field.

The Jews the world over love liberty, have fought for it & will fight for it ... enlist with the infantry Reinforcements

Poster shows a soldier cutting the bonds from a Jewish man, who strains to join a group of soldiers running in the distance and says, "You have cut my bonds and set me free - now let me help you set others free... more

Britain's strong arm, and yours, will carry us through. Enlist now / Printed by The Clerkenwell Press, Ltd., 76 & 78 Clerkenwell Rd., London, E.C.

Come on you sea-cooks Enlist in Naval Reserve Force - for the war only : Apply to nearest Navy recruiting station.

Naval Reserve recruitment poster showing a navy cook at a stove; includes text promoting the position as a sea cook, as well as a list of the wages for various cook and mess positions.

The famous 13th, 42nd, and 73rd battalions C.E.F. Royal Highlanders of Canada, allied with the Black Watch

Poster shows recruiting announcement on a Union Jack.

To arms! / L. Ravenhill.

Poster showing "Recruiting-Sergeant Punch" gesturing and standing in front of a broadside, mostly indistinct but reading, "Wanted. 500,000 men for the Army... Recruiting office... Kitchener."