{"product_id":"united-kingdom-a-large-first-war-union-jack-recruitment-shield-sign-gb8478","title":"United Kingdom. A Large First War Union Jack Recruitment Shield Sign","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large, metal, shield-shaped sign with curved edges, the front covered in red, white and blue enamels displaying a Union Jack. The reverse features two wooden horizontal beams, the top with five holes drilled through the top for flag pole placement. A wire hanger is attached to the top beam as well. The sign measures 51 cm (w) x 65.5 cm (h), and exhibits slight pitting on the reverse, four small notable chips along the edge, some dirt and staining to the obverse. The shield remains in very fine condition, and would be a great adornment to any collector’s wall. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: Likely placed outside of a recruitment station, with flags set into the horizontal beams on the reverse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecruiting stations were varied, from traditional army barracks and armories to storefronts, town halls, and even repurposed buildings, often marked by prominent posters and local militia units managing initial sign-ups, with efforts expanding to include \"Pals Battalions,\" special units (like Bantams), and later, government-organized efforts to boost numbers as voluntary enlistment waned. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49705414885653,"sku":"GB8478","price":1001.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_GB8478_2.jpg?v=1769198146","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/united-kingdom-a-large-first-war-union-jack-recruitment-shield-sign-gb8478","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}