Auriol Gets Legion Of Honour 1953

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Paris, France - December 1953.

General view of exterior of the Elysee Palace. M/S of former French President Vincent Auriol shaking hands with General Dassault, and receiving the Collar of the Legion of Honour from...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
81864
Sort Number:
UN 2577 I
Time in/Out:
01:03:51:00 / 01:04:24:00
Canister:
UN 2577 I
Film ID:
2787.03
Issue Date:
1953

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