Rare/Original* WWI Poster by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee ‘The Prime Ministers Advice to The Young Married Men & Pledge To Married Men. PI 128. Rare/Original* WWI Poster by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee ‘The Prime Ministers Advice to The Young Married Men & Pledge To Married Men. PI 128. Antiques & Militaria

This is a rare original WWI poster released by the Parliamentary Committee and House of Commons in November 1915 as part of the War recruitment strategy (At the beginning of 1914 the British Army had a reported strength of 710,000 men including reserves, of which around 80,000 were professional soldiers ready for war. By the end of the First World War almost 25 percent of the total male population of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland had joined up, over five million men. Of these, 2.67 million joined as volunteers and 2.77 million as conscripts (although some volunteered after conscription was introduced and would most likely have been conscripted anyway). Monthly recruiting rates for the army varied dramatically). The poster measures 52 cm x 77 ½ cm which fits the black painted wooden frame perfectly (Perspex glazing). The poster was published by The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London- Poster N9 135 and printed by Roberts & Leete Ltd London WT W 12007/663. Card backed and ready to hang, the price of this piece of history includes UK delivery. PI 128.