185 Cuirass for Officers of the Imperial Guard's Horse Regiment.

The cuirass made of gilt tombac sheet with red lugs. Arched gilt chin scales with original red lining on the back. Russian maker's mark on one of the upper back mountings. Inside with original leather lining with signs of use commensurate with age. Original leather lacing strap on the side.

The breastplate is somewhat rubbed in places, but overall a very nice example and original in all parts.

The Imperial Guards' Horse Regiment (in Russian: Конный лейб-гвардии полк ) was a cavalry regiment of the Imperial guard of Russian Empire. The regiment was founded in the reign of Peter the Great and was disbanded after the October Revolution in 1917. Its annual feast day was 25 March.

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