Brea, California, United States
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LOT 89:
Scarce Cuirassier Breastplate Armour, Napoleonic Era
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Start price:
$
750
Estimated price :
$1,500 - $3,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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Scarce Cuirassier Breastplate Armour, Napoleonic Era
Scarce European probably Imperial German Cuirassier breastplate armour in peasecod belly form of the Napoleonic-era 1799-1815. Embossed with a raised central ridge of noticeable protrusion, low shoulders sections, and a well formed belly. Struck with a makers mark to the center of the breastplates lower Fauld above a large brass rivet. All original oversized brass rivets approximately 30 in total. Remnants of the original leather liner and edges. Reverse coated with a thin blue paint for preservation. Size 14" H x 13 1/2" W
Ex-USA Collection, English Collection Prior
Condition: Excellent state of preservation with light patina and oxidization as expected from age and use.
