Original 19th Century Bavarian Raupenhelme Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II Other European Militaria and the metal components still

and the metal components still have some of the original finish

Original M-1881 U

with the remainder being taken prisoner

An Antique U

Home on 3 day pass July 22-25th

Original 19th Century Bavarian Raupenhelme Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II Other European Militaria and the metal components stillOriginal Item: Only One Available. The distinctive Bayern (Bavaria) Raupenhelme (Caterpillar helmet) can be traced back to 1800 when the "Kasket Muster 1800" was introduced. The Raupenhelme had a leather body with a large wool or hair comb on the top and was worn by all ranks from 1800 to 1886 undergoing numerous modifications. After that, Bavaria fell into line with the rest of the German Empire, and adopted its own version of the pickelhaube. This