OFFICER'S CUIRASS PLASTRON of the CUIRASSIERS, first type 1804, First Empire.
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OFFICER'S CUIRASS CHESTPLATE FOR CUIRASSIERS, first type 1804, First Empire.
Made of polished steel.
The chestplate is bordered with 32 brass rivets, with 4 missing. Additionally, there are 2 raised rivets on the chest for attaching the shoulder armor locks. Its lower part is pointed, and the chestplate is strongly curved in the style of 18th-century cuirasses, with the riveted parts highlighted by characteristic engraved lines typical of officer's cuirasses of the first type 1804. It is inscribed at the top under the central rivet with "406."
France.
First Empire.
Very good condition, missing 4 rivets, reinforcement weld at the left shoulder.
NOTE:
This model of officer's cuirass is the rarest of the First Empire, with very few examples that have survived.
Made of polished steel.
The chestplate is bordered with 32 brass rivets, with 4 missing. Additionally, there are 2 raised rivets on the chest for attaching the shoulder armor locks. Its lower part is pointed, and the chestplate is strongly curved in the style of 18th-century cuirasses, with the riveted parts highlighted by characteristic engraved lines typical of officer's cuirasses of the first type 1804. It is inscribed at the top under the central rivet with "406."
France.
First Empire.
Very good condition, missing 4 rivets, reinforcement weld at the left shoulder.
NOTE:
This model of officer's cuirass is the rarest of the First Empire, with very few examples that have survived.
Reference :
23573
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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).