A Field Marshal’s Baton

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

41/101

Date Released

18 Dec 1941

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Royal Tour of South Wales
2. 2A Field Marshal’s Baton
3. 3Hong Kong Reinforced
4. 4Libya Offensive

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 4

Summary

The Governor General of South Africa presents to Field Marshal Smuts a baton which is presented on behalf of the King. The baton is the symbol of his high office and is accompanied by a personal letter from the King.

Keywords

Politics and government; Awards and honours

Locations

South Africa; Pretoria

Length of story (in feet)

80

Story extras:

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