Top Troops New Colours (1963)

Item title reads Top Troop s New Colours. President Radharkrishnan presents new Colours to his Bodyguard. Delhi, India. M, S of the President s mounted Bodyguard. Various shots of the President s house with Bodyguard lined up, (this used to be the Viceroy s house and was designed by Sir Edward Lutyens). M, S President Dr. Sarvepalli Radharkrishnan standing in a jeep inspecting the men. C, U 84 year old veteran bodyguard Captain Mahtab Singh seated amongst spectators, he has served Viceroys from the time of Lord Curzon to Lord Willingdon. L, S brass bands marching in front of the Bodyguard. Various shots of saluting officers amongst spectators. M, S as the old Colour is dipped as it goes past the President. M, S President saluting. M, S as the new Standard is marched across parade ground in closed form. M, S spectators watching. L, S Hindu and Sikh priests performing prayers over the new Colours. M, S crowds, M, S priests. Various shots of the ceremony. The President comes up and presents the new Colo