1756-63. The word cuirass (from the French *cuirasse* meaning leather armor) appeared in German-speaking regions in the 15th century and referred to the breastplate and backplate of a horseman. The name was later derived from this and applied to mounted gunmen. Drawing by Mano Winter, engraving by Kovar.
Series list for 100/24/40/900 No. 100-1386 (5x) Austrian cuirassier on horseback No. 100-1385 (5x) Austrian cuirassier on horseback No. 100-1384 (1x) Austrian cuirassier-trumpeter on horseback, not playing No. 100-1383 (1x) Austrian cuirassier standard bearer on horseback No. 100-1382 (1x) Austrian cuirassier officer on horseback No. 100-1381 (1x) Austrian cuirassier-guard on horseback
Group
Flat Figure(s)
Condition
unpainted
Scale
Size 30 mm
Material
Pewter-Alloy 55%Sn 39%Pb 6%Sb
Number of parts
14
Epoch
18th Century
Time
1756 - 1763
Nationality/Location
Austria/Hungaria
State
new
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
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