A pair of cuirassier's boots,Lyon,2nd half of the 17th century. Heavy boots made of thick leather,the front with embroidered decoration and carved,hardly legible maker's name "DUSSADSSOY LEOADET BOTTIER A LYON"(?). Knee covers with old linen padding. Lateral loops for fastening the boots to the saddle are missing. One boot with matching iron spur. Height ca. 59 cm(each). Rare impactproof and cutproof boots worn by cuirassiers in battle as a part of their leg armour,historic,historical,,17th century,defensive arms,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,fighting d,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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