Poster, 'The British Commonwealth in Arms'

This World War I poster depicts New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Newfoundland, and South Africa supporting Britain in arms. These British Dominions would eventually contribute more than 1.4 million service personnel to the war between 1914 and 1919.

Commonwealth unity
The poster propagates a vision of a British Commonwealth united through warfare.The cohesion of Great Britain and her Dominions is depicted through the bearing of arms and wearing of khaki.

Historical source
The poster can also act as a primary historical source. It chronicles the significant contributions of Britain and her Dominions from the perspective of the time. It also provides visual evidence of the distinctions and character in each country's uniform.