002504
Photograph 002504 Second World War, 1939-1945A group of Bren gunners of a South African Army unit make use of prickly pears for camouflage during manoeuvres in the veldt area.
002492 Accession Number: 002492
Description
A group of officers of a South African Army unit discuss the results of a route march through the veldt area by the unit as part of a training exercise and manoeuvres.
Details
Accession Number
002492
Photographer
Unknown British Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
8 August 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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