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A petty-officer aboard a British destroyer preparing pistols $ for a boarding party. These weapons are kept in the gun-racks and are issued just before the order is given to board the enemy. Each pistol has a lanyard, by which it is fastened to the man's clothing. (Evening Post, 01 November 1940)
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- 01-11-1940
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A petty-officer aboard a British destroyer preparing pistols $ for a boarding party. These weapons are kept in the gun-racks and are issued just before the order is given to board the enemy. Each pistol has a lanyard, by which it is fastened to the man's clothing. (Evening Post, 01 November 1940). Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/17768480More information can be found in our terms of use.