Item title reads - King Boris after appointing himself dictator of Bulgaria, holds impressive military parade. Sofia.
L/S as soldiers march, M/S of Boris III saluting as they pass. Various shots of military parade, some ride on horseback.
Intertitle - 'The blessing of the troops.'
Various shots as a priest conducts ceremony, he is attended by others. He dips something which looks like feathers or leaves in holy water. The soldiers cross themselves as he blesses them with it.
FILM ID:780.01
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