Raimey,

Belgium is bi-lingual. They reflect a broad range of cultural influences. Pieper was from modern Germany. Why Bertrand choose that symbol, no idea. No enough biographical info on him. But the fact that he help found the school in Liege speaks volumes as to his political sympathies. The major makers fought against the formation of that school for nearly 20 years. It is still active today. Considered one of the best places in the world to learn gun engraving.

Pete

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