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1939 Canadian army adopts new battledress uniform.
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0:43Now PlayingDate: 2nd November 1939
Location: ONTARIO, CANADA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
CANADA: Ontario:
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Two soldiers stood together, one in old uniform & other in new battle dress / parade jacket pan to battle dress / close up soldier in field-cap, opens uniform at neck / close up pocket in battle dress showing concealed button / close up opening battle-dress blouse / soldiers putting on puttees, old uniform & new 6" gaiter on battle dress / cloe up 6" gaiter instead of puttees on battle dress / puttees of both uniforms / Long view battle dress, removes cap, puts it into leg pocket and puts on tin helmet / soldiers in both uniforms, walk forward & salute with Union Jack flag in background
Military - Active; Fashion and Costume; Canada; British Empire
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