Two French Cuirassiers iron breast plates. Both of typical form and shape, and engraved with the makers's name and dated, respectively 1829 and 1832, also with the number of the regiments and rank of the user.
These were made by, Manufacture Royale d'Armes de Klingenthal, which was established in 1729, but which by 1815 had come in the hands of the Coulaux brothers. Their main product were swords, but they also made armour (parts) for the French Army. Some very elaborate examples are known, including one in the collection of the Metropolitain Museum in New York.
Appraised w/ $1500 insurance value, but will consider reasonable offer.
POSSIBLE trade toward vintage Schwinn Sting Rays or ?