To Your Homes ... Dismiss! 1930

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Full title reads: "Switzerland. To Your Homes ... Dismiss! Swiss Army reservists welcome that glad 'last command' at conclusion of annual training."

Switzerland.

Swiss troops parade to the beat of a military band. The Swiss flag is brought forward.

Troops are inspected by...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
7923
Sort Number:
30/035
Time in/Out:
01:46:45:00 / 01:47:56:00
Canister:
30/35
Film ID:
747.31
Issue Date:
29/09/1930

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