A pair of French cuirassier boots, 2nd half of the 17th century. Heavy overshoes made from thick leather, each with the original, buckled-on leather gaiters. Both boots with matching, iron rowel spurs. Height of each circa 60 cm. Rare impact-proof and firm boots, worn as leg guards by cuirassiers on the battlefield, historic, historical,, 17th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, melee weapon, melee weapons, metal, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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