Proclamatie van de koning met oproep tot vrijwillige wapening, 1830 Possibly 1830

"Proclamatie van de koning met oproep tot vrijwillige wapening, 1830" is an anonymous proclamation from 1830, likely created during the Belgian Revolution. The document, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a bold declaration from Willem, Prince of Orange-Nassau, to the inhabitants of the Southern Provinces. The proclamation addresses the ongoing unrest and calls for unity and voluntary enlistment to restore order and protect the nation. This important document highlights the complexities of the Belgian Revolution and serves as a testament to the tumultuous political landscape of the time.