Te Hokowhitu-A-Tu

A te reo Maori recruitment poster for the legendary 28th Maori Battalion. Featuring a Maori soldier in khaki uniform and white pith helmet, the poster calls out "Taringa Whakarongo! E Te Iwi -- Awhinatia Mai Matou" (Listen! People -- Come and Help Us). In bold red, white and black, this design honours the Maori Battalion's extraordinary service and the unique cultural identity they brought to the war effort. One of the most distinctive and significant tins in the RSA collection.