French Second Empire Cuirassiers Set

French Second Empire cuirassier trooper’s armour set. The 1845 model helmet has a steel skull with fur turban which showing a couple of splits in areas. Stamped brass, Medusa crest that supports a red horsehair brush and black maine. Brass wire chinstrap that is backed with black leather. Rear of the skull is stamped with various markings “10e” (10th regiment) and “54” (the date 1854). Interior retains its black leather liner. Skull shows light pitting overall with the brass peak binding also having a split.

1825 model cuirass, comprising of both front and back plate. The front cuirass is polished steel with numerous brass studs towards the rolled edge. The inside seems to have been originally painted, with the waist edge being polished to reveal the manufacture mark “Manufacture de Chatelherault”.  Back plate of similar description, showing a faint manufactures date of “1847”. Complete with both its shoulder securing strap, leather waist belt absent. An impressive display piece.