Britain's Tribute To Gallant Belgium 1923

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Item title reads - Britain's tribute to gallant Belgium. Prince of Wales unveils beautiful memorial - symbolic of Anglo-Belgian unity. Brussels.

L/S as Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales, walks across some tracks to the memorial. He is wearing military uniform and a big bearskin helmet. He...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
23688
Sort Number:
G 0977
Time in/Out:
01:17:17:00 / 01:19:02:00
Canister:
G 977
Film ID:
304.12
Issue Date:
07/05/1923

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