H00711 Accession Number: H00711

Description

A cacolet fitted with sand runners and harnessed to a camel for transport of casualties in desert areas.

Details

Accession Number
H00711
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 1916-1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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