/ The Man to be Pitied, WWI

A typographical poster, letterpress, printed in blue ink on buff paper. The headlines reading 'The Man to be Pitied' and 'Join an Irish Regiment Today'. A Central Section surrounded by a border describes the lot of the fit man who does not enlist. "He knows what his Country thinks of the Men Who have answered the call. He envies them the great opportunity which he has missed. They were of a soldier's age; they were physically fit; AND THEY WENT. After the war is over THEY will be able to hold up their heads. Irish Women and children will be proud of them. But he Who was fit and did not go, had no part in this great honour. No crowds will cheer him through the streets. He will hear the praise of other men's courage and patriotism, but he will have no share in it. His lot is hard. He is to be pitied. Are YOU going to be pitied or praised ? If you are physically fit - don't be pitied.";