E05449
Photograph E05449 Period 1910-1919A Guard of Honor, composed of unidentified members of the Australian Graves Detachment, at the final handing over ceremony to Amiens of the 15 inch German gun, captured by the Australians near Proyart
E05450 Accession Number: E05450
Description
The French and Australian (left) Guards of Honour at the final handing over ceremony to Amiens of the 15 inch German gun, captured by the Australians near Proyart in August 1918, which had caused extensive damage to the town. The gun was handed over by General Sir William Birdwood (not visible) on behalf of the Australian Government. He also presented the Australian Flag in the foreground (left) to the Amiens Cathedral. The Australian Guard of Honour is composed of unidentified members of the Australian Graves Detachment. Note the large crowd of onlookers.
Details
Accession Number
E05450
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
3 August 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
Events
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