A back plate of a parade cuirass from the Guards Cuirassier Regiment, circa 1900 Curved plate of sheet iron, covered with brass, round-headed rivets around the edge. Old waist belt and riveted leather-backed shoulder chains, hooks for a bandolier. The stamp "GKR" on the outside of the lower edge, the stamp "1/15" on the inside. Slightly damaged in places, clear signs of wear and age. Condition: II -

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