A Regimental “ Honour ” 209 
Some of the most conspicuous and unmistakable external 
characteristics of the Eagles are their oval nostrils, feathered legs 
and long powerful claws, but here was the loathsome white 
Vulture, so well known to all travellers in the East, defiantly 
parading its peculiarly elongated beak with narrow slit for a 
nostril, whilst its partner in the deception, the Raven, unblush- 
ingly exhibited its shiny black bare legs and short blunt claws. 
I sometimes wonder how far the resourceful provider of this 
unique species penetrated into the Carpathians ! 
eo SS SSS 
SP = —— — 
Shee: Se ee ae 
