Enlisting Collection (page 2)

Call for volunteers under General Order No. 4, 27th December 1860 (litho)
696036 Call for volunteers under General Order No.4, 27th December 1860 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 35.4x21.6 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Italians of Tunisia (colour litho)
2784172 The Italians of Tunisia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italians of Tunisia)

Proclamation to officers and soldiers of the Continental Army, 20th October 1780 (litho)
696081 Proclamation to officers and soldiers of the Continental Army, 20th October 1780 (litho) by British School, (18th Century); 39.4x25.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Proclamation to officers and soldiers of the Continental Army, 20th October 1780 (litho)
696080 Proclamation to officers and soldiers of the Continental Army, 20th October 1780 (litho) by British School, (18th Century); 39.4x25.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Kings Shilling, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
NAM237683 The Kings Shilling, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: a recruiting party of an officer, sergeant)

Enlisting Irish and German Emigrants on the Battery at New York (engraving)
1613228 Enlisting Irish and German Emigrants on the Battery at New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Und Ihr? Zeichnet Kriegsanleiheprinted Munich, 1918 (colour litho)
862802 Und Ihr? Zeichnet Kriegsanleiheprinted Munich, 1918 (colour litho) by Erler, Fritz (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: And you)

Dein Vaterland ist in Gefahr, melde dich!, pub. 1918 (colour litho)
862823 Dein Vaterland ist in Gefahr, melde dich!, pub. 1918 (colour litho) by Zabel, Lucian (1893-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Your Fatherland is in danger, Enlist now)

A new entrant of HMS Arthur carries an armful of kit including two pairs of boots and an attache case after being called up for military service during the Second World War

King George V accompanied by his cousin Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, pictured visiting his German Regiment the First Dragoon Guards on his visit to Berlin. 28th May 1913

Recruiting for The Great War. OP234E / 1
Recruiting for The Great War. OP234E/1

Last line of recruits called up going into action. Belgian troops marching down street. September 1914 74-87

Recruitment of Troops, c. 1633. Creator: Jacques Callot
Recruitment of Troops, c. 1633

Soldiers Enlisting to Defend the Faith agains the Turks, from L Idea di un Principe ed Eroe Cristiano in Francesco I d Este, di Modena e Reggio Duca VIII [...], 1659

Lieutenant Lewis Reenlisting Thomas Dixon, Spanish-American War, 19 June 1898, (1899). American soldiers on board ship, bound for Cuba: I saw Lieutenant Lewis reading from a paper

A different hat soon, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
A different hat soon, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Enlisting Irish and German emigrants on the Battery, New York, USA, 1864. Artist: M Jackson
Enlisting Irish and German emigrants on the Battery, New York, USA, 1864. From The Illustrated London News (17 September 1864)

Listed, 1886, (1912). Artist: William Henry Gore
Listed, 1886, (1912). A young man who has enlisted in the army wears ribbons in his cap, according to a custom then prevalent

Enrolment of Russian volunteers for Madagascar, St Petersburg, 1895. Artist: F Meaulle
Enrolment of Russian volunteers for Madagascar, St Petersburg, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th April 1895

The Enrolment of Volunteers, 22nd July 1792, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 1st December 1895

Enlisting Natives on the Island of La Reunion, 1895. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Enlisting Natives on the Island of La Reunion, 1895. The French under General Jacques Duchesne; to fight against the Malagasy sovereignty rebels

Enlistment of volunteers into the National Guard, Place du Pantheon, Paris, 1870-1871
Enlistment of volunteers into the National Guard, Place du Pantheon, Paris, Franco-Prussian war, 1870-1871. From a private collection

US Army enlistment poster; Destroy this Mad Brute, 1917-1918

Poster encouraging people to enlist with the British Army
Colour poster encouraging people to enlist with the British Army during World War One. Dated 1917

Poster encouraging people to enlist with the American Army
Colour poster encouraging people to enlist with the American Army. Uncle Sam is depicted offering a rifle to the potential volunteer. Dated 1917

WWI Poster, Have you a reason or only an excuse?
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Which? Have you a reason or only an excuse for not enlisting? Now! Date: 1915

An English World War One poster with the outline of Great Britain. It reads, Britons! Your Country Needs You

World War I recruitment poster

Kitchener Quote Poster
A recruitment poster featuring a portrait of Lord Kitchener alongside a quote from a speech he gave at the Guildhall in July, 1915 stressing the Call of Duty

WWI Poster, Help to end the War
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Help to end the War by enlisting in the gallant British Army, which is fighting Britains Battle for Freedom. Date: 1915

Cornishmen at the Central Recruiting Office, WW1
Scenes outside the Central Recruiting Office in Whitehall where around 200 Cornish men had travelled to London in order to enlist under the Derby Scheme in 1915

Pledge: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Pledge - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: There is much more to being a patriot and a citizen than reciting the pledge or raising a flag. ~ Jesse Ventura

Vintage World War I poster of a smiling U. S. sailor
Vintage World War I poster of a smiling U.S. sailor. It reads, The service for training and travel ages 17 to 35, Join The Navy, Apply Navy Recruiting Station

Vintage World War II poster is a plea for Navy recruits. It reads, Extra, Your Country Needs You In The U.S. Navy At Once

Vintage World War I poster of Uncle Sam pointing at the reader. It declares, Navy! Uncle Sam is calling you, Enlist in the Navy! Recruiting Station. I want you in the Navy and I want you now

Vintage poster of Uncle Sam holding a rifle and holding out a liberty bond
Vintage World War I propaganda poster of Uncle Sam holding a rifle and holding out a liberty bond. It reads: If You Canat Enlist, Invest! Buy A Liberty Bond

Destroy This Mad Brute propaganda poster
Vintage World War I recruiting poster featuring a giant gorilla wearing a helmet labeled Militarism, holding a blood stained club labeled Kultur, and a terrified woman

Soldiers home from the trenches interested in the new notice to single men ( Gordons Highlanders ) 1 March

Cat desire
We, the cats, want you

Enlisting / Comic Postcard
A comic postcard on the subject of recruitment; the boys in uniform seem to have much more luck with the girls! Date: 1914

How Big Bill Answered the Call by H. M. Bateman, WW1
An American cowboy hears that the USA has entered the war and gallops off on his horse to enlist, encountering unbelievable obstacles on the way including killer eagles

WW1 - Recruitment Advertisement
WW1 - " A Call from the Trenches." - The quoted extract from a letter from the trenches is used as a personal, and persuasive language tool

Six brothers fighting in France for Great Britain, Crisps
The six brothers Crisp, all fighting at the front. Three of them fought in the Boer War and were attached to various regiments - the R.F.A

WWI Poster, Questions to men who have not enlisted
4 Questions to men who have not enlisted... Enlist Today. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster, designed to shame men of fighting age into enlisting. Date: 1916

Bayonet display at a recruiting meeting, WW1
Two army officers engage in friendly combat in order to attract new recruits at a recruitment meeting in Trafalgar Square in December 1915. Date: 1915

A recruiter speaking on the plinth in Trafalgar Square, WW1
Sergeant Newsand, a constant speaker in Trafalgar Square in the cause of recruiting for the war, pictured in action in December 1915. Date: 1915

Recruitment during WW1
" Now, My Lad, You Can t Ignore that." Corporal Hall, the army ex-champion boxer gains a new recruit - a former tram conductor - by showing him a poster with a message from the King

Recruitment in the City of London, WW1
A recruiter and his capture in the City - a well-dressed young man willingly assents to the recruiting sergeants arguments in December 1915. Date: 1915

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"Enlisting: A Glimpse into the World of Recruitment and Duty" Step back in time with us as we explore the captivating history of enlisting, from iconic posters to remarkable stories. 🌍📜 1️⃣ Remember Belgium Poster: An enduring symbol of solidarity and support during WWI, this advertisement rallied nations together for a noble cause. 2️⃣ Carters Little Liver Pills: Surprising as it may seem, even medical remedies played a role in encouraging enlistment. Discover how these pills became an unexpected catalyst for patriotism. 3️⃣ British Army recruitment poster: Unveiling the power of persuasion through artistry, these striking visuals beckoned brave souls to join their ranks and defend their homeland. 4️⃣ Vintage WWII poster featuring bombs falling: Witness the chilling reminder that pushed individuals to take up arms against tyranny, showcasing the stark reality faced by those who chose to enlist. 5️⃣ Heartwarming WWI poster of a little girl sitting on her father's lap and a boy playing: Delve into the emotional appeal behind family bonds that inspired men to protect their loved ones by enlisting. 6️⃣ WW2 British Forces Enlistment Queue And Refugees: Explore poignant images capturing both hope and sacrifice as refugees sought solace while others lined up eagerly to serve their country during WWII. 7️⃣ The Blue-Eyed Cat Enlists Some Hares & A Cow in WWII: Discover how animals too had a part to play in wartime efforts, highlighting unique tales where even our furry friends enlisted. 8️⃣ Woman enlisting in Women's Battalion, Russia - WW1 & Women's Battalion of Death - Russia - WW1 : Uncover groundbreaking moments when women shattered societal norms by joining forces alongside men on battlefields during World War I. 9️⃣WWI Poster, "Have you a reason or only an excuse?".