"The Legion Of Frontiersmen" 1931

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Full title reads: "London. 'The Legion of Frontiersmen' - heroes who have seen service in n every part of our Empire, receive new Colour from Sir P. Wilkinson."

London.

Sir P Wilkinson makes a short speech about loyalty to King and Country before handing over flag to representatives...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
8437
Sort Number:
31/039
Time in/Out:
01:17:26:00 / 01:19:57:00
Canister:
31/39
Film ID:
771.13
Issue Date:
14/05/1931

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