BREATHER OF AN OFFICER OF CUIRASSIERS, model 1825, Second Empire. 27054-3
Model adopted in 1825. Breastplate in nickel-plated steel sheet with all gilded brass parts. The plastron is garnished with eight round-headed rivets, and the back with six rivets. Each of the two straps has a body in black cowhide, garnished with two double brass curb chains; the body is finished with a rectangular buttonhole plate, embossed with sandblasted laurel branches with a heart-shaped leather tip; the strap holder is made of brass with three rivets, the chain holder plates are covered.
France.
Second Empire.
Perfect condition.
Reference :
27054-3