Enlisting Collection

Remember Belgium Poster
A WWI recruitment poster stirring memories of the horrors of the German invasion of Belgium to encourage young men to enlist in the armed forces

Advertisement, Carters Little Liver Pills, WW1
Advertisement, Carters Little Liver Pills for Active Service, showing a man undergoing an army medical examination during the early stages of the First World War. Date: 1914

British Army recruitment poster
Recruitment poster for the British Army. A smiling man in uniform asks: Have you a relation or friend serving?

Vintage World War II poster featuring bombs falling. It reads: Remember Pearl Harbor Enlist Now! United States Coast Guard

World War I poster of a little girl sitting on her fathers lap and a boy playing
Vintage World War I poster of a little girl sitting on her fathers lap and a little boy playing with toy soldiers. It reads, Daddy, what did you do in the great war?

Vintage World War One poster of a Marine Corps bulldog chasing a German dachshund. It reads, Teufel Hunden German Nickname For U.S. Marines, Devil Dog Recruiting Station

Native Ancestors of the Siberian Cossacks Polish Prisoners in Napoleon's Army Enlisting... 1813
Native Ancestors of the Siberian Cossacks Polish Prisoners in Napoleon's Army Enlisting into the Cossacks, 1813, 19th century

The Spirit of America, Join, 1st World War poster (colour litho)
SNG126691 The Spirit of America, Join, 1st World War poster (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

If You Want To Fight, Join The Marines, 1st World War poster (colour litho)
SNG127360 If You Want To Fight, Join The Marines, 1st World War poster (colour litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

WW2 British Forces Enlistment Queue And Refugees
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a boy scout presenting us with a queue of civilians lining up to serve the British forces by enlisting

WW2, The Blue-Eyed Cat Enlists Some Hares
A WW2 childrens book illustration from The Blue-Eyed Cat. The image portrays Tom the cat, wearing military uniform, enlisting some hares to help him catch some mice. Date: circa 1945

WW2, The Blue-Eyed Cat Enlists A Cow
A WW2 childrens book illustration from The Blue-Eyed Cat. The image portrays Tom the cat, wearing military uniform, enlisting a cow to help him catch a mouse. Date: circa 1945

Woman enlisting in Women's Battalion, Russia, WW1
Woman on her way to enlist in the Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, to fight alongside the men during the First World War

Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, WW1
Women who have enlisted in the Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, to fight alongside the men during the First World War

Women enlisting in Women's Battalion, Russia, WW1
Women enlisting in the Women's Battalion of Death, Russia, to fight alongside the men during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Armia Polska We Francyi, c. 1917 (colour litho)
862833 Armia Polska We Francyi, c.1917 (colour litho) by Benda, Wladislaw Theodore (1873-1948); c cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Polish Army in France); The Stapleton Collection

Five Recruits: Ummee Chund, Indur, Goolzaree, Bukhtawur and Juhaz, c. 1815-16 (opaque w / c on paper)
5973724 Five Recruits: Ummee Chund, Indur, Goolzaree, Bukhtawur and Juhaz, c.1815-16 (opaque w/c on paper) by Khan, Ghulam Ali (fl.1820s) (family of) (attr)

Jesus Christ enlisting his Fishers Of Men (chromolitho)
5238986 Jesus Christ enlisting his Fishers Of Men (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ enlisting his Fishers Of Men)

Enlisting Stretcher-Bearers for the Front at Pietermaritzburg (litho)
1048798 Enlisting Stretcher-Bearers for the Front at Pietermaritzburg (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Voice of the Draft, 21st July 1863 (litho)
696095 The Voice of the Draft, 21st July 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 45.5x30.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Volunteers for British Army during the Boer War
A batch of potential recruits drawn up in front of the recruiting Depot at St Georges Barracks, London. Photograph showing the average representation of the youth of the British Nation

Volunteers Enlisting in 1792 (colour litho)
2818697 Volunteers Enlisting in 1792 (colour litho) by Vinchon, Auguste Jean-Baptiste (1787-1855) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteers Enlisting in 1792)

WW1 poster, I Want You for the Navy - promotion for anyone enlisting, apply any recruiting station or postmaster. Date: 1917

Recruitment board for the Royal Navy, 10th March 1796 (oil on panel)
RNM286362 Recruitment board for the Royal Navy, 10th March 1796 (oil on panel) by English School, (18th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Its our flag, Fight for it, Work for it, pub. 1915 (colour litho)
862806 Its our flag, Fight for it, Work for it, pub. 1915 (colour litho) by Lipscombe, Guy (fl.1908-37); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

To the Laboring Men of New York, 18 July 1863 (litho)
696025 To the Laboring Men of New York, 18 July 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 48x30.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Veterans Farewell, 1914 (colour litho)
699047 The Veterans Farewell, 1914 (colour litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929); 75x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The veterans farewell)

A Great Rush, recruitment poster for 36th Regiment
NYH189007 A Great Rush, recruitment poster for 36th Regiment, published by Baker & Goodwin (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Passing the Doctor, 1896 (oil on canvas)
TW427235 Passing the Doctor, 1896 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 131.1x156.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Recruits queueing up to enlist, WW1
Recruits queueing up to enlist at the start of the First World War. 1914

British recruitment poster, WW1
British recruitment poster, First World War -- Have you a reason, or only an excuse, for not enlisting NOW! 1914-1918

Calendar, December 1914, WW1
Calendar, December 1914 -- Enlisting, First World War. By Hermann-Paul. 1914-1915

Enrolling the City of London volunteers on New Years day, at the Guildhall for service in South Africa. Date: January 1900

Taking the Oath to join the British Army 1901
British military oath taken in front of a magistrate, during the Second Boer War. Date: 1901

A Militia Meeting, 1773 (litho)
3501343 A Militia Meeting, 1773 (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English print of Militia meeting in 1773); Photo eDon Troiani; English, out of copyright

The Trumpeter
LLM338629 The Trumpeter by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trumpeter. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Beg Pardon yer honor, but if yer honor would kindly lend me a couple of shillings I think
2975478 Beg Pardon yer honor, but if yer honor would kindly lend me a couple of shillings I think I could enlist those two likely looking young lads for the drums

Help Your Country! Enlist In The Navy, US Navy 1st World War poster
6280978 Help Your Country! Enlist In The Navy, US Navy 1st World War poster (colour litho) by Reuterdahl, Henry (1871-1925); (add.info.: U.S. Navy Recruiting Poster)

The Trumpeter (engraving)
820584 The Trumpeter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trumpeter, Der Trumpeter shows a trumpeter signing up for the army)

Recruiting Station in City Hall Park, New York, March 1864 (engraving)
PNP270107 Recruiting Station in City Hall Park, New York, March 1864 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Revolutionary recruiting office, New England (litho)
STC306800 A Revolutionary recruiting office, New England (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Volunteers enlisting (engraving)
964500 Volunteers enlisting (engraving) by Raffet, Denis Auguste Marie (1804-60) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteers enlisting (Les Enrolements Volontaires)

The Boxer Rebellion: enrolment of volunteers in China (colour litho)
3099161 The Boxer Rebellion: enrolment of volunteers in China (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion)

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

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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?".