Cuirassier of the Imperial Guard type. - Breastplate of the Imperial Guard model 1854. Manufacture Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie 1855 - 2nd size 1st width. - Back plate, model of the line, markings "Mre Impale de Châtellerault 8bre 1869 1ere taille 2e largeur". Stamped brass clips, leather-lined chinstraps with curb rings. Leather straps. Leather belt with punched roller buckle (formerly reassembled). Fairly good condition. Second Empire period. Provenance: Collection of Mr F. EXPERT: Arnaud DE GOUVION SAINT-CYR.