Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. Rare World War I vintage military poster for the United States Marine Corps; "Soldiers of the Sea" by Bruce Moore.
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U.S. Marine Recruiting Station
95 Market Street - - - San Fransisco, Calif.
A rare U. S. Marine recruitment poster showing Marines with their guns drawn in a landing party. Offered in very good to excellent condition, with mint edge wear. Is constructed of heavy canvas like paper with metal ends for easy rolling and unrolling. An identical poster is part of the Library of Congress collection.
Measures Approximately 29" x 18"
The United States Marine Corps had a deep and experienced pool of officers and non-commissioned officers at the outset of World War I, and recruited vigorously to increase their numbers. The Corps distinguished themselves throughout the war, notably at the savage Battle of Bellau Wood, earning a reputation for tenacity and toughness and the respect of the German soldiers.
World War I began as a conflict between the Allies (France, the United Kingdom, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie ignited the war in 1914. Italy joined the Allies in 1915, followed by the United States in 1917. A ceasefire was declared at 11 AM on 11 November 1918. The poster was a major tool for broad dissemination of information during the war. Countries on both sides of the conflict distributed posters widely to garner support, urge action, and boost morale.
For Full Information Apply to
U.S. Marine Recruiting Station
95 Market Street - - - San Fransisco, Calif.
A rare U. S. Marine recruitment poster showing Marines with their guns drawn in a landing party. Offered in very good to excellent condition, with mint edge wear. Is constructed of heavy canvas like paper with metal ends for easy rolling and unrolling. An identical poster is part of the Library of Congress collection.
Measures Approximately 29" x 18"
The United States Marine Corps had a deep and experienced pool of officers and non-commissioned officers at the outset of World War I, and recruited vigorously to increase their numbers. The Corps distinguished themselves throughout the war, notably at the savage Battle of Bellau Wood, earning a reputation for tenacity and toughness and the respect of the German soldiers.
World War I began as a conflict between the Allies (France, the United Kingdom, and Russia) and the Central Powers (Germany and Austria-Hungary). The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary and his wife Sophie ignited the war in 1914. Italy joined the Allies in 1915, followed by the United States in 1917. A ceasefire was declared at 11 AM on 11 November 1918. The poster was a major tool for broad dissemination of information during the war. Countries on both sides of the conflict distributed posters widely to garner support, urge action, and boost morale.
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