German and French headgear
of the Imperial Era
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New Collection upcoming
In the upcoming weeks, Age of Kings will offer the prestigious collection of our recently passed friend Rich Ames. He was a retired U. S. Air Force officer and a distinguished Captain for Southwest Airlines. Rich began collecting in the late 1960’s through 2024. He was known to have fine taste in items he purchased for his collection. We are honored to offer his collection on our site.
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News & events
"Beamte” and Military Specialty Troops of the Imperial German Army - Part 1
Part 1 of more to come!
The Importance of Hannover to Imperial Germany
The bannered Hannovarians
Pierre Tunis
Pierre Tunis is a French Painter and Illustrator, living in Paris
History
Before World War I and the time of mechanized armies there was the Age of Kings.
The great armies of the late 1900’s were heirs to a rich military heritage. These armies embodied the spirit and national identity of the nations they served. There are few alive today who have witnessed the pomp and grandeur of a great military parade of the pre 1914 era.
The pageantry of processions of cavalry troops, artillery columns and massed infantry in colorful uniforms and headgear must have been a fantastic sight.