By the last half of the nineteenth century, the armies of Europe and the World had evolved into highly organized entities large or small but with each branch more or less uniformly dressed and demonstrating a national identity with either color, style or both. The profusion of artists and illustrators that appeared in the late eighteen-eighties, were quick to record the dress and accoutrements of these armies and chief among these was the German artist Moritz Rühl of Leipzig. From 1885 until almost the Second World War he published dozens of booklets showing the uniforms, badges and medals worn by many of the nations in Europe, America and Asia.
During the months and years to come Uniformology’s Imperial Echoes series will feature these publications in almost the same format with informative notes. In addition we will offer collections produced by artists such as Allemande, Cantler, Detaille, Harry Payne and Simkin along with some scenic work published by Knötel.
Each 24 page Imperial Echoes book has sturdy card cover and will show a full color image on nearly every page. The following titles are currently available from our listed dealers please call them to place orders. No. 1 The Austrian Army 1888, No. 2 The United States Army of 1888 and No. 3 The Imperial Russian Army of 1888.