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Irish Soldier World War I Ireland WWI Recruitment Poster Pub Home Bar Decor Print

Product Description

The2FunAdGuyz offer a new print of a 1915 recruitment poster for the Irish units of the British Army.

The Dublin segment of the Central Council for the Organization of Recruiting in Ireland created the poster. A young, smiling Irish soldier, in full gear with a rifle and fixed bayonet, is the central feature of the poster. His outstretched hand appears to be welcoming his countrymen to the military. This theme of appeal is reinforced by the caption and headline. This poster will look great in your home bar or pub décor.

HEADLINE: An Appeal to You.

Caption: Give Us A Hand, Old Man!

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: World War I began in 1914 just as Irish Nationalism was flowering in Ireland and would continue so throughout the duration of the war. In spite of this movement, the British Army was attempting to recruit Irishmen for their Irish Battalions. Many in Ireland opposed the British Army’s attempts to recruit. In an effort to gain recruits, the British used a technique that would be the envy of modern advertising mavens; they simply ignored the fact it was a British Army and appealed to Irish patriotism. In spite of the turmoil at home, tens of thousands of Irishmen answered the call and served valiantly in the war effort, while others fought the battle to create an Irish State. This poster was part of the recruitment effort in Ireland and every country where Irish had emigrated. Because many Irish had emigrated to Canada, the United States, Australia and other countries, a similar recruitment effort was waged in those countries.

ORIGINAL MEDIA: M'Caw, Stevenson & Orr, Ltd., Dublin & Belfast, Ireland, did the original chromolithograph on which this new print is based.

PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images.

AVAILABILITY: In Stock! – Ships Within 1 Business Day of cleared payment.

Image Size: 10.5 inches wide by 15.75 inches high.

Paper Size: 11 inches wide by 17 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes.

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DECORATING USES: Many of our customers find this poster ideal for decorating a den, recreation room, family room or boy’s room. Of course any Irishman or Irishwoman will consider it appropriate for any room in the house.

GIFT IDEAS: Now you know what to get your favorite Irishman or woman for St. Patrick’s Day or any other occasion.

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