Germany, Prussia. A Cuirassier Regimental Body Armour, C.1875 Hold He was Killed in Action

He was Killed in Action on March 20

bands of which also adorn the top and bottom of the cap and panels

5mm (w) x 30mm (h)

three stars and anchor in silver gilt

retains nearly

Germany, Prussia. A Cuirassier Regimental Body Armour, C.1875 Hold He was Killed in ActionThis armour consists of two basic pieces, a breast plate and back plate, both of which are manufactured from steel. The breast plate incorporates a series of 36 brass rivets around the perimeter, the four on the shoulders flattened, the remaining 32 domed. There are also two brass bolts that rise above the body of the breast plate and are placed on either side of the central vertical ridge on the chest, designed to receive the keyhole shaped