France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 229

Lot n° 229
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France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 229
France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). Cuirasse troupe de Carabinier model 1855 by Manufacture Impériale de Châtellerault, with the same number. Steel breastplate and bib covered with brass plate and edged with brass rivets. The front of the breastplate features a brass eagle motif attached to a steel plate with a radiant sunburst background. Double curb chain straps and brass clips with leather drawstrings. The breastplate is marked, partly legibly (oxidation), "Manufacture Impériale........, 2ème Largeur, n° 881". The backplate is marked, in part legible (oxidation), "Manufacture Impériale de Châtellerault Août 1865,......, 2ème Largueur, n°881". The original leather belt with brass scroll buckle is present, but damaged (leather on shoulder straps and belt missing, oxidation and missing parts on the lower parts of the breastplate and backplate). Fairly good condition).
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