HOBJ1933 Accession Number: HOBJ1933

Description

An informal portrait of nine members of the Canadian Army next to railway lines. The Canadian troops have only recently arrived in Korea. The sleeve patches on their uniforms consist of a red shield, with a yellow maple leaf surrounded by a white laurel leaf.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1933
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c December 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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