Original Item: Only One Available. Fantastic World War One very rare recruitment poster for the United States Marine Corps. Features the profile of a full-length image of a Marine in a dress uniform with a rifle on his shoulder patrolling the docks; behind him is a partial image of a battleship and a montage of buildings plus an American flag. Created in 1916 by the artist Sidney H. Riesenberg for the U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting office. Poster is mounted to a rigid foam backboard. It measures approximately 39.5" x 29.5”. Overall condition is very good to excellent with vibrant colors and little to fading.

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.