Model of a British soldier at Fort Siloso : general view
Photograph
02 Jan 2000
Photographed By Heirwin Mohd Nasir
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This is a photograph of a wax model of a British soldier in khaki-coloured colonial army uniform, standing guard with a gun at the military museum in Fort Siloso. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.
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