Hero Raynal's Widow Receives His Legion… 1914-1918

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Madame Raynal receives Legion of Honour on behalf of her husband, the defender of Fort Vaux.

France.

General view of outdoor ceremony in a courtyard; group of civilians stand to right with one lady dressed in black (Mme Raynal of course who must be a war widow or else M Raynal could...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71266
Sort Number:
ON 010 L
Time in/Out:
01:55:07:00 / 01:55:24:00
Canister:
ON 010 L
Film ID:
1848.53
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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British Pathe captured many extraordinary events on film over its 80 year history but sometimes the cameras were switched on when tragedy struck.
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