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WWI Irish Recruiting Poster, What Have YOU Done For Ireland?””
A three verse poem inciting Irishmen to claim their share in Ireland’s Glory”. Coded: Wt. P.621. 10,000. 3-15. Printer, Alex
Thom & Co. Ltd. Dublin.”
Despite a printer’s code indicating a print run of 10,000 copies this is an uncommon survival from the Irish First World
War recruiting drive. Contract date of March 1915.
20 x 15in. (50.80 x 38.10cm)
Estimate €200-€300 £150-£220
Large Image & Place Bid 155156
WW1 Irish Recruiting Poster, The Royal NavyWants Stokers, Seamen, Artificers, Shipwrights and Boys””
The Trawler Section, R.N.R. - wants - Fishermen to protect Fishing Boats by - Sinking German submarines. - Tradesmen and
Navvies. - Good pay and separation - allowances - Apply to the nearest Irish Recruiting Council - Office for full particulars. -
Recruits can join up in any area. “ Coded: Wt. 4459. 5000. 8-18. P.P.D.”
30 x 20in. (76.20 x 50.80cm)
Estimate €200-€300 £150-£220
Large Image & Place Bid 156