British And American Legion 1927

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Item title reads: " British & American Legion - Unite at the Cenotaph in tribute to imperishable memory of fallen comrades."

London

M/S men in top hats, followed by men in civilian dress with medals, and men carrying flags, all march past camera to the left. Some take their hats off....

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Data

Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33409
Sort Number:
G 1440
Time in/Out:
01:48:42:00 / 01:50:10:00
Canister:
G 1440
Film ID:
700.34
Issue Date:
10/10/1927

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