The basis of the collections of the Artillery Museum are works from several sources: the artillery depot of the Arsenal, the Royal Furniture Guard, revolutionary conquests and Napoleonic conquests. The collections are set at the Monastery of Saint-Thomas d'Aquin in Paris before joining the Hotel des Invalides in 1871. From this institution, the Musée de Armée has preserved the tradition of the Conservatory of Technical Development of Armaments.
The origins of the Army Historical Museum can be traced back to the 1889 World's Fair, during which the War Office pavilion, located on the Esplanade des Invalides, had some success. Following this exhibition, the research company La Sabretache brings together a small group of military history enthusiasts, including artists Édouard Detel and Ernest Maisonier or collector and art historian Paul Marmottan, as well as military figures. like General Emil Vanson, he is working on the creation of the Historical Museum of the Army. This new museum was established by decree in October 1896. The collections consist of items that preserve the memory of military figures, officers, soldiers, units, as well as campaigns conducted by the French army. The goal at the same time is museum, memorial and patriotic: it is in the context marked by the defeat of Germany in 1870 and the restoration of the army, to glorify French military glory and to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought for the nation.
The 1914 Japanese Imperial Navy Officer’s Parade Saber is one of the most elegant and luxurious examples of sabers in the world. It was used as a symbol of power and status, and was also a necessary part of officers’ uniforms at ceremonies and parades. This ceremonial saber has a shiny brass spherical head with …
Astrological and Kabbalistic signs on weapons Introduction This article will further explore the use of astrological and Kabbalistic signs on 16th and 17th century weapons. This topic is not only interesting in terms of weapon history, but also gives insight into the beliefs and worldview of the people of the time. Astrological signs Astrology played …
The mission of ground troops is to “close in on the enemy and destroy him”. Throughout history, edged weapons have been the primary tool for accomplishing this mission. With the advent of muskets and rifles in warfare, soldiers quickly discovered the advantage of attaching a cold weapon, the bayonet, to these firearms. Today, bayonets and …
The Caucasian weapon with a short blade is the dagger. Archaeological material throughout the Caucasus yields daggers with a straight blade sharpened on both sides, with a straight hilt ending in a cap. They were used both as a weapon and as a household item, for various household needs – chopping brushwood, etc. In Dagestan, …
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Photo review of the collection of antique weapons in the Army Museum part 2
Origins of the Army Museum
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The basis of the collections of the Artillery Museum are works from several sources: the artillery depot of the Arsenal, the Royal Furniture Guard, revolutionary conquests and Napoleonic conquests. The collections are set at the Monastery of Saint-Thomas d'Aquin in Paris before joining the Hotel des Invalides in 1871. From this institution, the Musée de Armée has preserved the tradition of the Conservatory of Technical Development of Armaments.
The origins of the Army Historical Museum can be traced back to the 1889 World's Fair, during which the War Office pavilion, located on the Esplanade des Invalides, had some success. Following this exhibition, the research company La Sabretache brings together a small group of military history enthusiasts, including artists Édouard Detel and Ernest Maisonier or collector and art historian Paul Marmottan, as well as military figures. like General Emil Vanson, he is working on the creation of the Historical Museum of the Army. This new museum was established by decree in October 1896. The collections consist of items that preserve the memory of military figures, officers, soldiers, units, as well as campaigns conducted by the French army. The goal at the same time is museum, memorial and patriotic: it is in the context marked by the defeat of Germany in 1870 and the restoration of the army, to glorify French military glory and to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought for the nation.
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