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Conventional Signs. [1]. For use on maps for defence schemes. [2]. For use with Artillery...
Catalogue reference: WO 297/68
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This record is about the Conventional Signs. [1]. For use on maps for defence schemes. [2]. For use with Artillery... dating from 1914-1919 in the series War Office: Geographical Section General Staff: War of 1914-1918: Western Front:.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- WO 297/68
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1914-1919
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Description (What the record is about)
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Conventional Signs. [1]. For use on maps for defence schemes. [2]. For use with Artillery Maps. 5th Field Survey Co RE. 468. Accompanied by letter SG8/10/2 dated 27-11-16 and specimen map (see next item). ORDER THIS DOCUMENT AS WO 297/61
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- SECRET. WO 297/61 - 70 are produced in a single portfolio
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Open Document, Open Description
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War Office: Geographical Section General Staff: War of 1914-1918: Western Front:...
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