Lot n° 71
Estimation :
600 - 800
EUR
France, 2nd Restoration (1815-1830). - Lot 71
France, 2nd Restoration (1815-1830).
Rare Carabinier de Monsieur model 1825 troop cuirass from the Manufacture Royale de Klingenthal, not with the same serial number.
Steel breastplate and backplate covered with brass plate and edged respectively with six brass rivets for the breastplate and four brass rivets for the backplate. The front of the breastplate is adorned with an embossed brass glory featuring the arms of France crowned between oak and olive branches on a background of flags surmounted by the cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit, all resting on an embossed steel plate sunburst (this motif is similar to that used on the cuirasses and helmets of Monsieur's (Comte d'Artois) carabiniers during the Restoration). Black leather belt with brass roller buckle and iron barb. Double curb strap and brass clasps with leather pulls. The breastplate is marked "Manufacture Royale de Klingenthal 1827" and stamped "B" then "1221", and "327" on the outer vertical edge. The backrest is marked "Manufacture Royale de Klingenthal 1828" and stamped "212" on the outer vertical edge. The hooks securing the interior padding are present. Complete.
(Wear and tear from use, the leathers of the shoulder pads, tie rods and belt are old and supple, good condition).
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