Full title reads: "Hyde Park. Over 10,000 London Legionaries on Parade. The Lord Mayor & 24 London Mayors, take the salute in great British Legion Rally."
Hyde Park, London.
Chelsea pensioners wearing their traditional outfits march past. A military band are playing in the background.
Full title reads: "Hyde Park. Over 10,000 London Legionaries on Parade. The Lord Mayor & 24 London Mayors, take the salute in great British Legion Rally."
Hyde Park, London.
Chelsea pensioners wearing their traditional outfits march past. A military band are playing in the background.
Side view of the saluting platform - The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Percy Greenaway, is among those taking the salute.
Men carrying the banners of their various British Legion branches march past - most of them are wearing medals - veterans of previous conflicts. The band play 'Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag."
C/U of the Lord Mayor.
More men march past carrying flags.
The parade has formed up in front of the saluting base and a general salute is ordered. The men remove their hats and their flags are lowered.
Back view of the Lord Mayor giving a speech to the gathering. He describes the event as a 'gallant muster of soldiers and ex-soldiers'.
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