Second Empire period rifleman's breastplate. Comprising a mismatched breastplate and bib (different serial numbers). - Brass-covered iron breastplate with iron radiating motif and gilded brass Eagle glory. - Brass-covered iron backplate. Shoulder straps with leather-lined curb chains and brass clasps. Leather drawstring. Remains of Klingenthal markings, dated 1833 and 1834. - Leather belt (damaged) with brass buckle. A.B.E. (backplate pierced with two holes, probably for panoply presentation, four rivets changed).