{"product_id":"france-second-empire-a-8th-regiment-of-cuirassiers-steel-cuirass-1855-eu25072","title":"France, Second Empire. A 8th Regiment of Cuirassiers Steel Cuirass, 1855","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 8e Régiment de Cuirassiers was one of France’s classic heavy cavalry regiments, with a lineage reaching back to the 17th century. Offered is a matching set of body armour, in blackened steel (magnetic), in the typical period style and shape consisting of a concave front plate with central ridge and stylized rivets on the parameter, at centre is a clear strike point, matching back plate is also in steel with linked straps with single original leather band, interior bottom of plate, as is common, is the engraved details stating  \" 4th Impérial de Chatellerault - 8th 1855 312T N° 330\" - which denotes “4 Impérial” = 4 Imperial (lot, workshop batch, or inspection series), maker or contractor, year of manufacture: 1855, 3rd Regiment of Cuirassiers, Silvered finish, “No 330” Rack number \/ issue number \/ regimental inventory number, the set has overall surface rust, measures 35cm (w) x 40 cm (h) and is a true survivor of the Franco-Prussian war. Overall, remains in fair condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote:  The 8th Regiment of Cuirassiers served throughout the 19th century, including during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, when French cuirassiers made several famous but costly cavalry charges against modern rifle and artillery fire. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50063091433749,"sku":"EU25072","price":740.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_EU25072_5.jpg?v=1787942379","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/france-second-empire-a-8th-regiment-of-cuirassiers-steel-cuirass-1855-eu25072","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}