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Original Vintage Army Poster Join The Scots Guards Real Man's Life War Office

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Original vintage military recruitment poster - It's a real man's life Join the Scots Guards - featuring a soldier in green uniform and holding a gun on a bright yellow background, the text on the side and below with the information - Apply to any Army Recruiting Office or Employment Exchange or write to the War Office (MP6) London SW1. Prepared for the War Office by the Central Office of Information. Printed for H.M. Stationery Office by F and C Ltd. Good condition, folds, staining, small repaired tears, small paper losses on corners, separate sheet stuck on the title, backed on linen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 19.89 in (50.5 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Small repaired tears, backed on linen. Good condition, folds, staining, small repaired tears, small paper losses on corners, separate sheet stuck on the title, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012629740052
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