British Union Of Fascists ‘Blackshirts Are Working For Fascism’ poster

For sale is a rare mid 1930s British Union of fascists poster/ flyer titled: " BLACKSHIRTS ARE WORKING FOR FASCISM NEXT TIME" this comes about after on the 19th January 1935: The leader of the British Union of Fascists may have found that the uniform is not, after all, an attraction.    Sir Oswald Mosley announces some rather striking changes in the organisation of his Fascist movement. It is to be divided into two parts - a Blackshirt and a political organisation. First, he is going to "preserve, pure and immutable, the fine flame of the original Blackshirt movement"; henceforth the uniform is to be reserved for those who perform "conspicuous service," give up at least two evenings a week, and submit to a scheme of discipline that is outlined in detail. As a concession, the present dress is to be varied and distinctive badges given. For those who have not what is called "the dedicated Blackshirt spirit" and who have only "the political mind" a looser attachment will be permitted. They will be "used for Fascism," but will not be expected to wear its clothes.    There seem to be various possible explanations for Sir Oswald's reorganisation scheme. He may wish, after his recent experiences, to do a little purging. Or he may have found that the uniform is not, after all, an attraction; indeed, he almost admits as much. He may have realised that there are two kinds of people, those who like dressing themselves up and making themselves conspicuous and those who do not. And he may think that if his movement is to survive its troubles, if, in fact, it is to have any political future at all, it had better allow for the prosaic mass who are ordinary people and not moved by any "spiritual passion" for the "brotherhood of Fascism." Sir Oswald has taken a step towards re-entering the Conservative fold, into which Lord Rothermere urged him to go months ago.    This poster/ flyer was produced by Published by B.U.F. Publications Ltd. London. Printed by The Signal Press Ltd. 15,2, (T-U.), 133, Gt. Suffolk   This will be sent via Royal Mail special delivery and dispatched within two working days.