The Arab Legion 1946

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Item title reads - The Arab Legion.

Various shots of a ceremonial march past in Transjordan to commemorate the coronation of their King, Abdullah. M/S of a group of men from the Arab Victory Parade contingent, they hold a Standard which they have brought to present to the Household Cavalry...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
45580
Sort Number:
46/045
Time in/Out:
01:26:09:00 / 01:28:06:00
Canister:
46/45
Film ID:
1400.18
Issue Date:
06/06/1946

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