Original French 2nd Empire Heavy Cavalry Cuirass Set by Klingenthal - Dated 1828 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover Although believed to be from

Although believed to be from the Pre-1952 era we are told that these swords were all reconditioned in the 1980s

with the original large base plate being replaced by a simple curved model

making it more economic and simple to manufacture

The added butt stock is derived from a simplified MG 13 version and the newly added short bipod is a conversion from the standard MG 34 production

the leather will need TLC to soften

Original French 2nd Empire Heavy Cavalry Cuirass Set by Klingenthal - Dated 1828 Category_Fusee Spring & Cover Although believed to be fromOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. The cavalry have used armor for since ancient Greek and Roman times. In Europe in the Middle Ages full suits were used by the nobility and from the Tudor period of the 16th Century Breast and Back Plates, known as Cuirasses, were in continual use right up to the era of Napoleon III. Even today ceremonial wear includes such half armor on members of the British Household Cavalry. Here we have some genuine battle