Original 19th Century Bavarian Model 1868 Raupenhelm "Caterpillar" Cavalry Helmet Russian Flags and some scratches and dents

and some scratches and dents

definitely not a color that would work well in the field unless someone wanted to be seen

Overall measures approximately 16" x 4 5/8"

Cleaned and Ready to Display

Original 19th Century Bavarian Model 1868 Raupenhelm "Caterpillar" Cavalry Helmet Russian Flags and some scratches and dentsOriginal Item: Only One Available. The distinctive Bayerische (Bavarian) Raupenhelm (Caterpillar helmet) can be traced back to 1800 when the "Kasket Muster 1800" was introduced. The Raupenhelm 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.