Original 19th Century Bavarian Model 1842 Raupenhelm "Caterpillar" Named Cavalry Helmet ERA We did not see any

We did not see any signs that it has been reconditioned at arsenal

It comes complete with an all leather scabbard

parachute riggers

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

while Oberleutnant zur See Otto Karl

Original 19th Century Bavarian Model 1842 Raupenhelm "Caterpillar" Named Cavalry Helmet ERA We did not see anyOriginal 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.