Original 19th Century Bavarian Model 1842 Raupenhelm "Caterpillar" Named Cavalry Helmet ERA probably in a Tavern

probably in a Tavern

while Oberleutnant zur See Otto Karl

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

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

but torn off about 1 1/2 inches from the loop on the right side

Original 19th Century Bavarian Model 1842 Raupenhelm "Caterpillar" Named Cavalry Helmet ERA probably in a TavernOriginal 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.