This picture gives a very good idea of the peculiar costume of the Greek Boldiers who are now in Crete. Tbey are fond of competitive athletic games, henco the good showing which they made last year io the revival of the Olympic games at Athena. In thie picture the officer on fche left, in distinctive uniform, ia a brother of General Vasaos. now in charge of the Oreek troops in Crete.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 77, 3 April 1897, Page 3 (Supplement)
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71This picture gives a very good idea of the peculiar costume of the Greek Boldiers who are now in Crete. Tbey are fond of competitive athletic games, henco the good showing which they made last year io the revival of the Olympic games at Athena. In thie picture the officer on fche left, in distinctive uniform, ia a brother of General Vasaos. now in charge of the Oreek troops in Crete. Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 77, 3 April 1897, Page 3 (Supplement)
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