ROYAL VISIT TO DEAL [Main]


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  • Year: 1917
  • Runtime: 6 mins
  • Description: King George V inspects Royal Marine cadets and officers of the Dover Patrol at Deal, 1917 (?).I. The King, in Field Marshal's uniform, with a number of Royal Marine officers also in khaki, inspects the cadets. Older cadets are drawn up on parade in blues for a drill demonstration. Another group does physical training. Young cadets march past the King and establishment staff at a table covered with Union Jacks (one upside down). A posed group of the King with the staff. Cadets in blues on an assault training course. II. The King presents medals to three officers of the Dover Patrol (not identified).
  • Keywords: EFG1914 / World War I / George V, King / Royal Navy, Royal Marine Cadets / Royal Navy, Dover Patrol / ceremonies, British - state: investiture / training, British naval / 31/3(41) / GB, England & Deal, Kent / Children / Children and war
  • Provider: Imperial War Museums
  • Rights: In Copyright / Imperial War Museums
  • Colour: Black & White
  • Sound: Without sound

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