Chariot Driver Cuirass | GLADIATOR (2000)

Sold Stock #32219 | Sold Nov 1 2016

GLADIATOR (2000)

Chariot Driver Cuirass

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A Chariot Driver's Cuirass made for Ridley Scott's 2000 historical epic, Gladiator. In the film, Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russel Crowe) is betrayed by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix ) who slaughters the emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) and Maximus' family upon learning that he will not receive the crown. Presumed dead, Maximus returns to Rome as a gladiator in order to seek revenge against the self appointed emperor, Commodus.
Armor similar to this piece may be seen worn by a chariot driver during a battle at the Colosseum in which Maximus and his fellow gladiators are pitted against Legionaries in a reenactment of the Battle of Zama. Crafted from foam latex, this armor has an intricate chest-plate with raised patterns. The gold colored cuirass features leather straps that snap via buttons on the shoulders and locks at the waist with numerous buckles. On the interior section of the armor are strips of black nylon that are molded into the foam latex, and riveted together to hold the leather pieces securely. Written on the inside the armor using black marker is "Ricardo Costume 5 Stunt Suit No 2," indicating that this piece was worn by stuntman Ricardo Cruz.
This piece shows wear from use and storage such as cracks in the gold paint and areas where the piping has loosened from the cuirass, but remains in overall good condition.
Please note that this item was custom made and does not include any sizing information. The piece features some wear due to production use and storage, but remains in overall good worn condition.
Size

Item size: 19" × 19" × 4" (48.26cm × 48.26cm × 10.16cm)

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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