Description:

Western Europe, Germany (Prussia), late 19th to early 20th century CE. An iron cuirass front armor plate with brass rivets studding the periphery and a pair at the center for securing the shoulder straps in place. The interior and top of the shoulders are marked but faint and indiscernible, great patina and age to the surface. Note the 4 perforations just above the strap rivets, these likely once held a silver plate badge that distinguished the wearer - the guards of the kaiser known as the Gardes du Corps wore a royal emblem on their cuirass. Size: 13" L x 13" W (33 cm x 33 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-private Arkansas, USA collection, via descent in 2021; ex-private Florida estate, USA, acquired from the 1960s to 1970s

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#171674

  • Condition: Restored and repaired, interior lining rings are reattached and welded. Rubbing to stamped marks and are indiscernible. Heavy patina throughout.

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