Description:

**Originally Listed At $500**

Western Europe, Germany (Prussia), ca. late 19th century CE. A rare iron breast plate with a red cord border that forms the front part of the cuirass worn by the imperial German Garde du Corps, guards of the kaiser. Inside is the original cloth lining that is stamped "1897" with faint regiment numbers or owner marks and the front contains one of the rivets for the shoulder straps or chains that held the cuirass in place. This type of black iron cuirass was first presented to the King of Prussia by the Russian Tsar and were worn by the guards on special occasions or parade. Size: 21.5" L x 15" W (54.6 cm x 38.1 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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#171675

  • Condition: Losses to red cord and fraying to remain pieces as shown. Wear to and chipping to iron surface as shown and missing strap rivet. Staining and tearing to cloth lining and. Overall fair condition, but a scarce item!

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