Lot 7153

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

Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A108m | Live auction | 313 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.

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General Information

The post-auction sale to our "Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918" auction from May 22, 2026 has already started, you can purchase all unsold lots at the starting price plus the buyers premium.