French cuirasse model 1855 modified 1891

**Irish1965** · 03-02-2023, 04:01 PM

Hi everyone,

I just unboxed my French cuirasse. I think my cuirassiers helmet looks better.

CUIRASS TROOP OF CUIRASSIERS, model 1855 modified 1891, Third Republic.

Made of molten steel, tempered with rapeseed oil and annealed in blue on a sand bath.
Curved shape at the waist, base with flared shape; Busc of the accented plastron and the edge of the pronounced back.
Plastron trimmed with 4 brass rivets and the back of 6, signed with the "Mre d'armes de Châtt 1878 1T 1L n ° 6388".

Each of the two shoulder straps has a black cowhide body trimmed with two brass chains; the body is finished with a brass buttonhole plate with a heart-shaped leather end; The belt holder is made of brass with 3 rivets.
Signed "Mre d'armes de Châtt mai 1881 1st size 1st width n9491". Brown leather belt with brass buckle.

French cuirasse model 1855 modified 1891

Cheers Paul

**Putzi** · 03-02-2023, 05:33 PM

I love that stuff, I used to own a similar French cuirasse in slightly worse condition.
They look good for display always subject to your wife or husband's taste...

Fortunately I was allowed to keep my cuirasse and helmet from my old regiment the Royal Danish Guards, they had a horse guard until it was disbanded in 1866 and I'm glad I have it here at home together with a tolerant wife.