Original 19th Century Bavarian Raupenhelme Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II Russian/Soviet Militaria where he provided some regional

where he provided some regional flavor to the tightly knit group of soldiers that he led there during the Indian Wars

This plating is completely mirror bright with only a few spots of wear

He had been employed in the knife making trade in Sheffield and knew the manufacturing process well

The elastic in the chin strap still works a little bit

Original 19th Century Bavarian Raupenhelme Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II Russian/Soviet Militaria where he provided some regionalOriginal 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