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Vintage recruitment poster depicting Theodor Herzl in a suit pointing at the viewer, with a Star of David and Israeli flag in the background. Text reads "I WANT YOU FOR THE ISRAELI DEFENSE FORCES!" and "SPONSORED BY THE HAGANAH AND IRGUN".

Vintage recruitment poster depicting Theodor Herzl in a suit pointing at the viewer, with a Star of David and Israeli flag in the background. Text reads "I WANT YOU FOR THE ISRAELI DEFENSE FORCES!" and "SPONSORED BY THE HAGANAH AND IRGUN".

“Uncle Herzl” Poster Instructions (Condensed) Main Character: Theodor Herzl, beard, dark suit, white shirt, tie, standing center, right hand pointing at viewer, direct determined gaze, occupies ~60% of poster. Background: Blue and white, Star of David behind character (large but transparent), small Israeli flag in corner, optional subtle Haganah and Irgun symbols at bottom. Text: Headline: “I want you for the Israeli Defense Forces!” Bold retro font, dark blue/black, above character or pointing hand. Secondary: “Sponsored by the Haganah and Irgun” smaller retro font, dark blue/black, centered at bottom. Composition & Style: Character centered, symbols around but not blocking, simple shadows to emphasize figure, retro 1940s recruitment poster style, bright simple colors, clear contrast, commanding and motivational. See more