1967 Press Photo A baby Blackbuck born at the London Zoo becomes Mascot

Blackbuck Mascot Handed Over to the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers at London Zoo. A young male Blackbuck born at the London Zoo on July 30th, was presented this morning to the 1st Bn of the Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers. The Blacbuck, an Indian antelope, is to become the regimental mascot and he will be known by the name of "Bobby". Photo Shows: Corporal E.J. Drummond, who will handle the regimental mascot gives Bobby his first feed after the handing over at the London Zoo this morning.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 8-8-1967.



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