EZ0156 Accession Number: EZ0156

Description

While visiting a sports meeting of the Australian 5th Division in France, His Majesty King George V (second from left) watches the competitors in an obstacle race, who are wearing full packs, climb out of a trench. With the King are General Sir William Riddell Birdwood and an unidentified staff officer.

Details

Accession Number
EZ0156
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original quarter plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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