Proud banners

A brief overview of the history of regimental colours, showing how they are commissioned, designed and made, and explaining their significance to each regiment.

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Credits

production company

Central Office of Information

Duration

00:03:00:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1958

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

008815

Language

English

Subject categories

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military art and science - History

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

History → Military art and science - History

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United Kingdom, 1958

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