Lot 7153

Trench armour for soldiers on the front line, 1914/1918

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 1240 Lots

Description

The solid breastplate slightly ridged in the middle, made in one piece of forged steel with triple riveted back straps on each side and two inner linen straps with three steel extension pieces and felt pads. The three ring mark for Krupp stamped in the middle of the uppermost extension piece. The two lower extension pieces in somewhat thinner steel replaced during the period of use, the interior attachment of the extension pieces renewed with wire during the same period. Signs of age and handling.

Condition: II Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10 am (CEST) with Lot no. 6001 - 7240. The pre-sale view will take place from May 12 - May 15 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.