Original Pre-WWI Austro-Hungarian K.u.K. Uhlan Cavalry 3rd Regimental Officer's Czapka Helmet German Mauser 98k K98 Originally these were often lacquered

Originally these were often lacquered to preserve the silvering

so unfortunately the liner and chin strap are missing

This is an internment flag made for U

DONALD MAPLES

The wood stock is carved with shell and leaf patterns but not as delicately as would have been expected from a top quality maker

Original Pre-WWI Austro-Hungarian K.u.K. Uhlan Cavalry 3rd Regimental Officer's Czapka Helmet German Mauser 98k K98 Originally these were often lacqueredOriginal Item: Only One Available. Always considered one of the most romantic styles of Cavalry Helmets, is this, the Czapka. The word itself is Polish Belorussian, and basically means "cap". This style is perhaps best known to English speakers as a word for the 19th century Polish cavalry headgear, consisting of a high, four pointed cap with regimental insignia on the front (full name in Polish: czapka rogatywka, initially: konfederatka) to which