I'r Fyddin Fechgyn Gwalia recruitment poster in Welsh – Vintage Poster
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I'r Fyddin Fechgyn Gwalia recruitment poster in Welsh comes to life in this vintage poster, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
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I'r Fyddin Fechgyn Gwalia recruitment poster in Welsh
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Most recruiting posters of the First World War were printed in English, so this Welsh-language appeal stands out. Its title, *I'r Fyddin, Fechgyn Gwalia*, translates roughly as "To the Army, Boys of Wales," and it dates to 1915, when Britain still relied on volunteers and conscription had not yet begun. Appeals like this were aimed at Welsh speakers, where a message in their own language could stress national duty and regimental pride more directly than an English-only notice. It is a useful example of how wartime recruiting was tailored to regional identity.
| Created / published | 1915 |
|---|---|
| Original scan | 4,165 × 5,169 px · prints to 14 × 17 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 1430_Ir_fyddin_fechgyn_gwali_1915 |
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