United Kingdom - Ireland
Oct. 10, 1955 - British troops in Cyprus Issd with Batons and Shields - replacing their rifles as anti-riot weapons.: Following the statement by the Governor of Cyprus-field Marshal Sir John Hardin - the british troops - 1st. battalion South Stafford regiment 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 to lay down his eifle and bayonet for a stick and a dustbin lid. Photo shows men of the South Stafford regt. with their shields and batons - inspected by their Company Commander Cat. J. F. H. Gregory of Hampstead, London. at Waynes keep Minor Barracks, Nicosia
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13174844
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46910990
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5621px x 4393px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Keystone Pictures USA
