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vintage British Army recruitment poster for the Royal Scots Greys regiment, featuring artwork by the Scottish commercial artist Tom Curr (1887-1958). The poster is titled "Royal Scots Greys Scotland For Ever" and includes their motto "Second to None".
Poster Information
Regiment: The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons).
Artist: Tom Curr (1887-1958), a Scottish commercial artist.
Era: Circa 1930s or late 1940s/50s; it mentions the regiment being part of the Royal Armoured Corps, which was formed in 1939.
Content: The artwork depicts a soldier on horseback in full military uniform in the foreground, with flags above reading "Waterloo" and "Second to None". In the background, soldiers stand next to an early model heavy tank, illustrating the regiment's transition to a modern armoured unit.
Message: The text encourages men to "Enlist in the Royal Armoured Corps and join the Royal Scots Greys", highlighting their history (raised in 1678, fought at Alamein, Salerno, Normandy to the Baltic coast with the "Desert Rats") and benefits like skilled trades and sports.
Printer: Printed by McLagan & Cummings Ltd., Printers, Edinburgh. |
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