United Kingdom - Ireland
Oct. 10, 1955 - British Troops In Cyrus Issued With Batons And Shields - Replacing Their Rifles As Anti-Riot Weapons: Following the Statement by the Governor of Cyrus - Field Marshall Sir John Harding - the British troops - 1st. Battalion South Stafford Reginent have been issued with metal shields (Dustbin lids) and batons with which to quell riots. This is the first time in the history of the British Army that Tommy Atkins has had to lay down his rifle and bayonet for a stick and a dustbin lid. Photo shows Men of the South Stafford Regt. with their shields and batens - inspected by their Company Commander CAPT. J.F.H. Gregory of Liampstead, London. at Waynes Keep Minor Barracks, Nicosia
Picture No
13174751
Media ID
46909716
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4870px x 3608px
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Credit
(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Editorial Use Only - No Property or Model Releases. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans direct
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Keystone Pictures USA
