France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 206

Lot n° 206
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France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 206
France, Second Empire (1852-1870). Cuirassier troupe of the Imperial Guard model 1854, from the Manufacture de Klingenthal, Coulaux & Cie, with the same serial number. Steel breastplate and backplate with a small gray patina and traces of oxidation in places, bordered by brass rivets. They are stamped on the outer edges "1134" and a previous crossed-out serial number "346". Leather straps with intertwined figure-eight rings, steel buttonhole plates and leather pulls. Black leather belt with brass roller buckle and iron pin. The interiors are in their original black paint with small traces of oxidation flower rust. The breastplate is marked "Manufacture de Klingenthal, Coulaux & Cie 1856" and "1re T. 2ème L. N°335". The backrest has an identical marking "Manufacture de Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie 1856" and "1re T. 2ème L. N°335". The size marking is worn. Complete. It comes with a reproduction of a cuirass vest, in white canvas, with collar, sleeves and belt covered with scarlet cloth. (one of the leather straps is damaged, traces of orange peel oxidation on the outside of the backplate, fairly good condition).
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