'The Rangers', recruiting poster, 12th (County of London) Battalion London Regiment, 1910 (c)

Chromolithograph recruiting poster after Harry Payne, published by Spottiswoode and Company Limited, London, 1910 (c).

Recruiting poster inviting 'Smart Recruits' to join the unit, with a vignette of infantry in the field, a soldier in walking out order holding a swagger stick and the unit badge. The poster mentions Honorary Colonel Corbett Woodall and commanding officer, Colonel H S Coldicutt.

The Rangers were originally formed as part of the Volunteer Force, which was raised as a result of a French Invasion threat in 1859. The 40th (Central London Rifle Rangers) recruited members of the legal profession with their headquarters originally at Gray's Inn. Some members of the unit volunteered for service during the South African War (1899-1902). On the formation of the Territorial Force in 1902 the unit became part of the London Regiment with the 'finest and most complete Headquarters in London' established at Chenies Street, Bedford Square.

This poster shows soldiers wearing khaki service dress taking up firing positions with a soldier in full dress on the right hand side; includes regimental badge and inscription relating to regiment and its facilities.