Original Belgian WWI Garde Civique Chapeau Top Hat U.S. Documents & Books There is some staining from

There is some staining from age

intended for use with the P-1853 Enfield two band percussion short rifle

and the tip has a very pronounced clip point

Philadelphia

and recieved with our purchase from the palace Lagan Silikhana in Kathmandu

Original Belgian WWI Garde Civique Chapeau Top Hat U.S. Documents & Books There is some staining fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Garde Civique or Burgerwacht (French and Dutch; "Civic Guard") was a Belgian paramilitary militia which existed between 1830 and 1920. Created in October 1830 shortly after the Belgian Revolution, the Guard amalgamated the various militia groups which had been created by the middle classes to protect property during the political uncertainty. Its role was as a quasi military "gendarmerie", with the primary role