Czech Troops Receive Colours 1940

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Full title reads: "CZECH TROOPS RECEIVE COLOURS".

England unknown.

Various shots of Czechoslovakian President Dr Benes presenting Colours and taking salute at parade by Czechoslovakian troops in England. Good close up shots of Benes.

(Mute & Track Negs.)

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
21296
Sort Number:
40/099
Time in/Out:
01:25:22:00 / 01:25:57:00
Canister:
40/99
Film ID:
1063.20
Issue Date:
09/12/1940

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