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Original Vintage Poster Join A Scottish Regiment Army Military Recruitment Guard

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Rare original vintage army recruitment poster - Join a Scottish Regiment - featuring a great image by the notable artist most famous for his Guinness posters John Gilroy (John Thomas Young Gilroy; 1898-1985) depicting a smiling soldier wearing a traditional Scottish military uniform including a tartan kilt pointing to the bold blue lettering above with another soldier, a tank and Royal Guard riding a white horse in front of hills in the background, the list of regiments and information on the side - Royal Scots Greys Scots Guards Royal Scots Royal Scots Fusiliers King's Own Scottish Borderers Cameronians Black Watch Highland Light Infantry Seaforth Highlanders Gordon Highlanders Cameron Highlanders Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders enquire at any recruiting office or drill hall Information obtainable at Post Offices. Printed for HM Stationary Office by Johnson and Co Ltd London and Middlesbrough. Large size. Good condition, restored folds, minor stains, backed on linen.
  • Creator:
    John Gilroy (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59.85 in (152 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Restored folds, backed on linen. Good condition, restored folds, minor stains, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012623717712

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