A Field Marshal’s Baton

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
41/101
Date Released
18 Dec 1941
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 4
Summary
The Governor General of South Africa presents to Field Marshal Smuts a baton which is presented on behalf of the King. The baton is the symbol of his high office and is accompanied by a personal letter from the King.
Keywords
Politics and government; Awards and honours
Locations
South Africa; Pretoria
Length of story (in feet)
80
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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