Original 19th Century Bavarian Model 1842 Raupenhelm "Caterpillar" Named Cavalry Helmet ERA which is rectangular with a

which is rectangular with a carrying handle on one side and a large raised pressure plate in the center

and hundreds of people were killed as the Fascist squads expanded in number

probably in a Tavern

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains over 90% of its original textured "Feldgrau" paint

Original 19th Century Bavarian Model 1842 Raupenhelm "Caterpillar" Named Cavalry Helmet ERA which is rectangular with aOriginal 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.