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Original 1914 poster Your King and your country need you - WWI

1914

The original 1915 poster featuring Lord Kitchener's iconic proclamation serves as a powerful artifact of World War I propaganda, encapsulating the urgency and fervor of the times. With the backdrop of the Great War raging across Europe, governments on both sides sought to rally their citizens to support the war effort in various ways, including recruitment, fundraising, and industrial production. The poster's message is clear and direct, conveying the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action. The central quote from Lord Kitchener emphasizes the critical importance of three key resources: men, materials, and money. These were seen as the essential elements necessary to sustain the war effort and ensure victory on the battlefield. Lord Kitchener, as the British Secretary...

E. Lemielle's poster with the message "Souvenez-vous ! 1914 rien d'allemand!!! rien des allemands." (Remember! 1914 Nothing German !!! Nothing from the Germans) is a poignant artifac...

This circa 1915 French wartime propaganda poster is a striking example of World War I-era rationing efforts, emphasizing collective sacrifice and equitable distribution. Designed under the direction of the Comité de Prévoyance et d’Économies, this poster encouraged the French population to ration essential goods, particularly sugar, during the war. At the heart of the artwork is a symbolic sugar loaf, partially cut by a saber, visually reinforcing the message of dividing resources fairly. The text reads: "Avec la carte, nous en aurons peu – mais nous en aurons tous." ("With the ration card, we will have little – but we will all have some.") This message aimed to instill a sense of national solidarity and compliance with rationing policies. The lower inscription, "Casse aujourd’hui ton sucre en deux pour en avoir demain?" ("Break your sugar in half today to have some tomorrow?"), serves as a direct appeal to personal responsibility in wartime resource management. The bold yet simple color scheme (blue, red, black, and beige) gives the poster a striking visual identity, making it both an effective propaganda piece and a historically significant artifact. This rare wartime poster is a powerful reminder of civilian resilience and the role of public cooperation in wartime economies. Due to its historical importance and striking design, it remains highly collectible, particularly among WWI memorabilia...

The 1917 original poster by Charles Livingston, "Keep Him Free By War Savings Stamps," carries a powerful visual of a majestic eagle soaring over a fleet...

Original antique British World War One recruitment propaganda poster - Are YOU in this? Designed by the British Army officer and founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides Lt. Gen. Sir R. S. S. Baden Powell (Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell; 1857-1941), featuring men and women working...

Original antique World War One poster encouraging men to enlist in the army: Come Now – Your arms, uniform and accoutrements are ready waiting for you [Lord Kitchener speaking at Gui...

Your Country's Call. Isn't this Worth Fighting For? Enlist Now. Original WW1 poster, archival linen-backed vintage military poster. Linen-backed and ...

Original antique World War One propaganda poster - Back Them Up Invest in the War Loan My Duty - featuring a great design depicting a businessman wearing a smart suit reaching into h...