002509 Accession Number: 002509

Description

Two members of a South African Army unit with a Bren gun mounted on a tripod so that it can be used in an anti aircraft role. Both can be seen wearing gas masks.

Details

Accession Number
002509
Photographer
Unknown British Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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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