‘England Expects’ First World War Poster

This is an original First World War poster (not a re-print), published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, London, in 1915 (Poster No.101).

The poster depicts Admiral Nelson and three British war ships with the text ‘1805 ‘ENGLAND EXPECTS’ 1915 ARE YOU DOING YOUR DUTY TO-DAY?’ in reference to Nelson’s message to the fleet immediately before the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

There are some fold marks and damage to the edges but nevertheless a rare item, another example of which is held by the Imperial War Museum.