PLASTRON CARABINIERS TROOP FROM THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO, First Empire. 32637
Made of iron covered with a brass sheet, leaving a visible iron border on the sides adorned with 28 brass nails, with 6 missing. Prominent ridge, collar edged with a gutter, armpits bordered with a roll, rounded shape at the bottom.
France.
First Empire.
Fair condition, heavily rusted steel, brass plate with numerous dents and impacts.
NOTE:
This cuirass was kept in an Irish pub until present days, most likely originating from items recovered at the Battle of Waterloo.
Reference :
32637