An early 20th century German advertising poster from World War One, 1914-1918, showing a German soldier holding a rifle. Text: Defend yourself, protect yourself, wake up, enlist in the Bavarian Reichswehr. The artist was Ludwig Hohlwein, (1874-1949).

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: These posters are often faded, creased and torn, with sections missing. They have therefore been restored as near as possible to their original condition.

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Size: 3632px × 4784px
Location: Germany
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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