H00608
Photograph H00608 First World War, 1914-1918Cacolets containing casualties being transported by camels of 127 Imperial Camel Field Ambulance. These cacolets are a form of litter carried one each side of the camel.
H00870 Accession Number: H00870
Description
A number of camels used by Field Ambulance units for transport of casualties carried in cacolets, a form of litter carried on camels, one on each side. A number of cacolets are shown on the ground in front of and behind the camels.
Details
Accession Number
H00870
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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