Historical weapons demonstrated, Small Arms School, Hythe
Aug. 08, 1953 - Demonstration of Old Time Weapons. In Connection with the centenary celebrations of the Small Arms Corps and the Small Arms Wings, School of Infantry, Hythe, Kent - a Centenary Tableau of the weapons used in the British Army for the past 150 years was held today in the Old School Grounds. The demonstrating instructors wore period uniforms. Photo shows Sgt. Instructor Arthur Cox, dressed in 1700 period uniform, holds Brown Bass - a rifle of the same period for inspection by Sgt. George Spiers, a modern Paratrooper
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1700 Bass Centenary Demonstrating Hythe Inspection Instructor Instructors Paratrooper Spiers Tableau Wore
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