Original 19th Century Bavarian Infantry Model 1864/68 Raupenhelm Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II German Field Equipment Smooth Actuator

Smooth Actuator

The only real “issue” is that the inverted orange “chevron” has come detached from the wood but could easily be resolved with some glue

This example of a genuine 1st pattern Denison smock is offered in excellent condition

Army Green Berets began wearing them in the field

and there are some dents in the shell

Original 19th Century Bavarian Infantry Model 1864/68 Raupenhelm Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II German Field Equipment Smooth ActuatorOriginal 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