Antique Armor: German Cuirass
German cuirass, ca. mid-19th century. Both breastplate and back plate. Probably from Prussia or Bavaria. Likely Franco-Prussian War. Steel construction with brass fixtures, leather and steel mail straps, and cloth liner. 18 1/2" tall, about 7" deep, about 14" wide. Some oxidation, pitting on cuirass. One large bullet dent in center of breastplate. Cloth liner is disconnected at places. Good condition overall.Keywords: militaria, military, warfare, war, battle, battlefield, mantique, man cave, wall hanger, decor, decoration, antique, vintage
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German cuirass, ca. mid-19th century. Both breastplate and back plate. Probably from Prussia or Bavaria. Likely Franco-Prussian War. Steel construction with brass fixtures, leather and steel mail straps, and cloth liner. 18 1/2" tall, about 7" deep, about 14" wide. Some oxidation, pitting on cuirass. One large bullet dent in center of breastplate. Cloth liner is disconnected at places. Good condition overall.Keywords: militaria, military, warfare, war, battle, battlefield, mantique, man cave, wall hanger, decor, decoration, antique, vintage