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U-Boot Spende [Submarine Appeal] - Poster

P. Dienst1914/1918

National WWI Museum and Memorial

National WWI Museum and Memorial
Kansas City, United States

German World War I poster, u-boat funding support.

Artist: P. Dienst
Medium: Lithograph
Printed by: CC Meinhold und Söhne, Dresden

Inscription: Im Entscheidungskampfe des Deutschen Volkes bedeutet der uneingeschränkte U-Boot-Krieg einen neuen Abschnitt Mit tiefem Ernst und äusserster Entschlossenheit steht das ganze deutsche Volk einmütig hinter den Männern die diese scharfe Waffe in unversiegendem Opfermut und mit staunenswertem Erfolge gegen den Feind führen. P. Dienst Diesen Helden in gleicher Einhelligkeit den Dank ab zu statten ist Pflicht aller Deutschen Zu diesem edlen Zwecke soll daher eine U-Boot-Spende als Gabe des ganzen deutschen Volks dargebracht werden. Den Ehrenvorsitz haben der Reichskanzler und der Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg übernommen. An alle Volksgenossen ergeht deshalb die herzliche Bitte für die U-Boot-Waffe ihr Scherflein opferwillig darzubringen Gebe Jeder nach Kräften! Spenden nehmen bis zum 15. Juli an: Die durch besondere Anschläge kenntlich gemachten Kassen aller Staatsvermaltungs- und Gemeinde- behörden, die Banken und Postämter. Druck von C. C. Meinhold und Söhne, Dresden.

Translation: The all-out submarine war means a new chapter in the decisive battle of the German people. With deep seriousness and utmost resolution, the whole German people stands united behind the men who are wielding this sharp weapon against the enemy in an unfailing spirit of sacrifice and with astounding success. According these heroes thanks with the same unanimity is the duty of all Germans. Therefore a submarine appeal is being launched for this noble purpose as a gift from the entire German nation. The Chancellor of the Reich and General Field-Marshal von Hindenburg have agreed to be Honorary Presidents. So to all fellow Germans the sincere request goes out to be willing to contribute your mite for the submarines. Let each give according to his capacity! Donations accepted until 15 July at: the boxes designated by special posters, at all State administration and local authorities, and banks and post offices. Printed by C. C. Meinhold and Sons, Dresden.

The image occupies the upper center, with the title separate and positioned across the center, in black gothic typeface. The text is separate and positioned across the top edge in black gothic typeface, and in the lower third in blue, white and black gothic typeface. Further text integrated and positioned upper right and upper left in blue gothic typeface. All set against a white background and held within a black border. image: against a cloudy sky, the silhouette of a surfaced German U-boat over the top of a large black letter 'U'.

2016.86.0 / GE-Sc-4

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  • Title: U-Boot Spende [Submarine Appeal] - Poster
  • Creator: P. Dienst
  • Date Created: 1914/1918
  • Location Created: Germany
  • Physical Dimensions: 99.8 x 84 cm
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