Russia, Imperial. A 1916 First World War Bond Poster, By Sigsidmunds Vidbergs Auction Archive as mobilization of a Maritimes

as mobilization of a Maritimes recruited mounted unit took place

(Harp Madalyası/Eiserner Halbmond)

Cross in silver gilt and enamel

Accompanied by his RAF Service and Release Book (stamped "206266" on the front cover

a refugee camp YMCA membership card (149x105mm

Russia, Imperial. A 1916 First World War Bond Poster, By Sigsidmunds Vidbergs Auction Archive as mobilization of a MaritimesAn extremely well preserved First World War bond poster, constructed of paper stock and affixed to an original linen backer. It depicts a full colour printed image of Imperial Russian Army soldiers advancing over a hill and aiming rifles. Coloured black, the hill is overlaid by a pre Revolutionary Russian Cyrillic inscription of ? ? (ARE YOU HELPING A VALIANT ARMY TO FIGHT THE ENEMY? DID YOU TAKE PART IN THE LOAN?) and 5 % (5 % WAR LOANS). While