This book is a six-chapter overview of the development and history of the Spanish mounted "Guardia Civiles" from its foundation in 1844 to the present day. It describes the background to the formation of this force, the organisation and units of the Guardia Civiles, their role in campaigns, service on foot and on horseback, the uniforms and weapons of the members of the Guardia Civiles and finally their present appearance and tasks.
The work is illustrated with some bw and mainly colour photographs of weapons and uniform parts as well as 17 colour reproductions of paintings by Augosto Ferrer-Dalmau.
Group
Books
State
Second Hand
Author
Viqueira, Eduardo Martínez/Ferrer-Dalmau, Augusto
Title
Guardias Civiles de Caballería
Details
Spanish text, occasional bw and numerous colour photographs, 17 colour illustrations of paintings by the painter Augusto Ferrer-Dalmau, occasional bw drawings. No place: Galland Books S.L.N.E. 2012. 62 pp. New condition.
