Rhodesia Collection: 'The Saints March into History' 1980

This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2003/113/001).

Synopsis

Narrated documentary film depicting the 'Laying of Colours' ceremony of the 1st Battalion Rhodesian Light Infantry on 17/10/80. The occasion marked the disbanding of the Infantry after the establishment of the Republic of Zimbabwe. The Battalion was known as 'The Incredibles,' or 'The Saints', hence the title and music ('When the Saints Go Marching In').

Production / Donor Details: Donated by Brigadier David Heppenstal, of the Rhodesian Army Association.

 

Titles

  • Rhodesia Collection: 'The Saints March into History' 1980 (Archive)
Series Title:
Rhodesia Collection
 

Technical Data

Year:
1980
Running Time:
19m 30s
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm Comopt
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
700 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Details
See synopsis