IMPERIAL GUARD CUIRASSIER BREASTPLATE, 1854 model modified according to the decision of May 23, 1873, Second Empire.
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CUIRASS OF THE CUIRASSIERS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, model 1854 modified according to the decision of May 23, 1873, Second Empire.
Made of steel, composed of a backplate and a breastplate similarly marked on the outer edges with two old marks "342" "536" and a new mark "946", with an old mark crossed out "220". The breastplate is bordered by 21 brass studs and 5 steel studs, marked inside with "1750 B" in large characters, and engraved at the bottom with "Manufacture Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie 1856 2T 1L no. 1750". Towards the top, the spot for the cartridge box hook has been closed off by two steel rivets.
The backplate is bordered by 39 brass studs, adorned at the top with two original leather straps covered with a chainmail in the shape of interlaced figure 8 in brass with a steel lock finished by leather straps, and at the bottom by a black leather belt of which the part without a buckle has been replaced at a later date. The backplate is marked similarly to the breastplate "Manufacturer Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie 1856 2T 1L no. 1750".
In very good condition, very slight surface oxidation. France. Second Empire.
Made of steel, composed of a backplate and a breastplate similarly marked on the outer edges with two old marks "342" "536" and a new mark "946", with an old mark crossed out "220". The breastplate is bordered by 21 brass studs and 5 steel studs, marked inside with "1750 B" in large characters, and engraved at the bottom with "Manufacture Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie 1856 2T 1L no. 1750". Towards the top, the spot for the cartridge box hook has been closed off by two steel rivets.
The backplate is bordered by 39 brass studs, adorned at the top with two original leather straps covered with a chainmail in the shape of interlaced figure 8 in brass with a steel lock finished by leather straps, and at the bottom by a black leather belt of which the part without a buckle has been replaced at a later date. The backplate is marked similarly to the breastplate "Manufacturer Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie 1856 2T 1L no. 1750".
In very good condition, very slight surface oxidation. France. Second Empire.
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15244
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).