CUIRASS OF OFFICER OF THE REGIMENT OF THE HORSE... Lot 29

CUIRASS OF OFFICER OF THE REGIMENT OF THE HORSE GUARDS. In gilt bronze and polished. Model dated 1858, located in Zlatoust in the Urals. Composed of a breastplate with a protruding edge, lined with 28 nails and a backplate lined with 36 nails. Collar lined with a gutter, armholes lined with a bead, rounded shape at the bottom, lined with a red braid and curved by a red leather belt. The upper part is trimmed with two straps in red felt covered with 24 scales cut 5 festoons ending with a cut lock and leather heart-shaped tab. Inside lined in unbleached canvas. Time wear, accident to the strap, but good condition. Period : Alexander II (1855-1881). H. : 45 cm - L. : 34 cm.