Breastplate with marks for ID and dating.

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Originally Posted by Kmaddock

I bought another 2 in the same Auction lot one which has the L mark, could it be something as easy as Large? and French Napoleonic set.

Living the dream Ken! Now you just got to pull a few helms out of that closing theater.

As for the L marking I'm having some trouble finding anything definitive. The only solid mentions I've seen is from an Allen Antiques listing for a similar cuirass that also contains other markings which states:

"Back marked with a L on the collar and the number 2188 below the right shoulder strap. The L is a common mark on English armours, but not currently attributed."

Best,
Michael