Edmonton. Aug 11th. Embarrasing moments. When the flag of the Commonwealth Games was lowered during the closing ceremonies one of the guard of honour (...)

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Edmonton. Aug 11th. Embarrasing moments. When the flag of the Commonwealth Games was lowered during the closing ceremonies one of the guard of honour (...)

Date8/12/1978

Names

Bezant, Graham (photographer)

Commonwealth Games (11th : 1978 : Edmonton, Alta.) (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Edmonton. Aug 11th. Embarrasing moments. When the flag of the Commonwealth Games was lowered during the closing ceremonies one of the guard of honour first had the flag wrap around his face and then knock his cap off.

Subject

Sports

Country:Canada

Province or state:Ontario

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0092457F

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