| BURIAL OF UNKNOWN SOLDIER | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 6275 | |
| Catalog #: | 369705 | |
| Clip Number: | 369705-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 495 N | |
| Timecode: | 01:56:02 - 01:57:19 | |
| Location: | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Year Shot: | 1922 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Unknown Soldiers LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Belgium, Brussels MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS: Unknown Soldier MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS: War, World War One (WWI) ROYALTY: Belgian, Albert I ROYALTY: Belgian, Leopold III WORLD WAR ONE, GENERAL: Ceremonies WORLD WAR ONE, GENERAL: Memorials | |
| Description: | BURIAL OF UNKNOWN SOLDIER Burial of Belgium's Unknown Soldier in Brussels. Brussels, Belgium MLS from side pallbearers in mourning carry coffin down steps; followed by several men in military uniform incl. King Albert I and Prince Leopold. wide shot in front of monument; King Albert I pins decorations (Croix de Guerre and Order of Leopold) on the flag covering the coffin. LS Queen Elisabeth (of Belgium) walks toward monument followed by 2 soldiers carrying an enormous wreath; which they lay on top of the other flowers which by now completely cover the coffin. Cardinal Mercier walks over to this pile of flowers and gives his benediction. | |
WPA FILM LIBRARY
