Original 19th Century Bavarian Infantry Model 1864/68 Raupenhelm Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II Price_$220 - $990 the first gun to feature

the first gun to feature a "Swing-out" cylinder

thumb plate

but a demonstration by Maj

the exterior has signs of age but is free from all but minor paint imperfections and some small spots of surface rust

and some patch wadding (we think)

Original 19th Century Bavarian Infantry Model 1864/68 Raupenhelm Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II Price_$220 - $990 the first gun to featureOriginal 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