Bidspirit auction | WWI-Style Barbour Matteson US Army

WWI-Style Barbour Matteson US Army Medical Department Reproduction Recruiting Poster - A WWI-style reproduction recruiting poster for the United States Army Medical Department, based on a 1919 design by Lieutenant Barbour Matteson. The print is presented in a dark wood frame with a gilt-coloured inner slip. The graphic features a central circular emblem depicting the Medical Department caduceus in gold against a vibrant red sunburst background, set against a sage green field. To the right is a stylised illustration of a smiling US soldier wearing a M1911 campaign hat with a Montana peak. The poster includes bold promotional text encouraging post-war enlistment to 'Finish the Job', listing vocational opportunities in X-ray work, dentistry, and laboratory service. A printed signature in the lower-right corner reads 'Barbour Matteson Lieut. U.S.A.' alongside a small circular caduceus device. No other publisher marks or dates are visible.