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Antique French Cavalry Cuirassier Breastplate (Second Empire)
Guns International #: 101257764 Seller's Inventory #: 31002
Category: Military Collectible Non US -
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
This is an 1859 dated, Chatellerault-made breastplate, essentially identical to those used during the Napoleonic Wars, issued to officers and men of the Cuirassiers. This example, manufactured during the reign of Napoleon III, weighs 7 lbs. 7 oz., and is dated with arsenal inscription and serial number on the inside of the hem lip. The plate has brass rivets at the top and bottom along the center-line, and there are three brass attachment studs: two for fixing the shoulder straps of the (not present) backplate, and one keeper for the leather waist belt. The steel is in fine shape with an old coating of dried varnish along the front, and a dark brown patina on the interior. This is a neat piece of 19th century armor that was made in time for use in the Franco-Prussian War.
SOLD
Manufacturer: French
Model: Armor