Demonstrations

Oct. 10, 1955 - British troops in Cyprus issued with Baton and shields replacing their rifles as anti riot weapons: Following the Statement by the Governor of Cyprus Field Marshal Sir John Harding the British troops 1st Battalion South Stafford Regiment have batons with which to quell riots. This is the first Atkins are had to lay down his rifle and bayonet for a stick and dusthin lid. Photo shows the Company Sgt. Major demonstrates how to use the shield and baton when facing rioters at Waynes Keep Minor Barracks Nicosia

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Atkins Barracks Baton Batons Bayonet Cyprus Demonstrates Harding Issued Nicosia Quell Replacing Riot Rioters Shields Stafford Statement Waynes

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