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Die Geharnischten, Vigilance committee in Torgau, Germany.

Die Geharnischten serves as a citizens' pike company, established to maintain security and order within the medieval town of Torgau in Saxony.

Founded in 1344, this organization represents the earliest electorally privileged citizen militia in Germany, supervising local defense and community protection.

The name translates to 'The Armored Ones' in English, reflecting the protective responsibilities these citizens carried in maintaining town security.

The committee operates from coordinates 51.545769° latitude and 12.995375° longitude, with current membership exceeding 80 individuals in different divisions.

Members participate in Renaissance festivals, demonstrating medieval combat techniques and presenting historical camp life through specialized cultural guards.

Location: Torgau

Inception: 1344

GPS coordinates: 51.54577,12.99537

Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:48

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