Swiss Volunteers 1914-1918

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Description

Though Switzerland remained neutral through the war; some Swiss volunteered; and here are some of them.

Location of events unknown / unclear.

MS men marching. CU of some Swiss soldiers posing and joking around.

Data

Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71996
Sort Number:
ON 057 H
Time in/Out:
01:15:03:00 / 01:15:34:00
Canister:
ON 057 H
Film ID:
1872.17
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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