Historical information

From information book;
"Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints".
Collection of 20 prints.
Refer to Cat No. 7300.

Physical description

Framed print.
Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an original poster. Illustrated - depicts the head and shoulders of a soldier.
(Albert JACKA enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces in 1914. He earned Australia's first Victoria Cross at Gallipoli 1915, Military Cross at Pozieres 1916, Bar for action Bullecourt 1917.)
The soldier is standing in front of the Union Jack flag and surrounded by images of men playing a variety of sports.
Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.

Inscriptions & markings

Details below print - in black ink;
"RECRUITING POSTER Enlist in the Sportsmen's 1000: Play Up, Play up and Play the Game 1916".
Details on print "JOIN TOGETHER TRAIN TOGETHER EMBARK TOGETHER FIGHT TOGETHER/ ENLIST/ IN THE/ SPORTSMEN'S/ 1000/ PLAY UP PLAY UP & PLAY THE GAME"
On soldier's uniform "SPORTS" THE MEDAL OF MEDALS."