"Feed the Guns with War Bonds and Help to End the War" (WWI) - Classic War Poster

A strikingly graphic and conceptually brilliant example of First World War British War Bonds propaganda poster art, reproduced to capture the bold visual metaphor of this National War Bonds campaign. This glossy printed vintage war poster — illustrated by Bert Thomas — depicted a machine gun being fed a belt of National War Bond certificates in place of ammunition, creating one of the most memorable images of British WWI financial propaganda.

• Paper: 200 GSM+
• Finish: Gloss
• Sizes: A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, A0, 20×30", 24×36", 30×40"
• Shipping: Free — rolled in protective cardboard tube

Produced during the First World War as part of the British government's National War Bonds campaign, this masterly poster by Bert Thomas — a leading British cartoonist and poster artist of the era — used the striking visual conceit of a machine gun crew feeding a belt of individual 5% National War Bond certificates into the breech as ammunition. The bold orange, black, and white design and powerful silhouette style made for one of the most graphically arresting posters of the entire war. The message was unmistakable: every bond purchased was another round fired at the enemy. Bert Thomas was one of the most celebrated British graphic artists of the WWI era, known for his witty and impactful poster designs.

Today, First World War British War Bonds propaganda posters by Bert Thomas are among the most collectible items of Great War British graphic history. This reproduction is essential for collectors of British WWI War Bonds poster art, Bert Thomas illustration memorabilia, or students of early 20th century British graphic design. It makes a strikingly powerful display piece.

Printed with a glossy finish on durable 200 GSM paper, this reproduction captures the bold graphic power of authentic First World War British National War Bonds propaganda poster art by Bert Thomas.

Sources for historical context:

• Imperial War Museum – British WWI National War Bonds poster collection and Bert Thomas archive
• The National Archives (UK) – British First World War war bonds and national savings campaign records
• Victoria and Albert Museum – British WWI graphic design and poster art collection

Disclaimer: While we do our best to upscale each poster to suit the different sizes, some may have small imperfections such as creases or blurred small script. This is normal from old posters that have been scanned or remade over time. We do our best and we are only human after all.