| Place | Europe: France |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | EZ0012 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
British Official Photographer |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | c June 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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An unidentified soldier at an Australian infantry company headquarters in the trenches sets up a ...
Description
An unidentified soldier at an Australian infantry company headquarters in the trenches sets up a type of wind vane used to indicate wind direction. Wind is the main factor in determining where gas will drift. Strapped to the soldier's side are his bayonet and the handle of his trenching tool.