Original 19th Century Bavarian Model 1868 Raupenhelm "Caterpillar" Cavalry Helmet Russian Flags Overall measures approximately 16" x

Overall measures approximately 16" x 4 5/8"

so little information was left behind regarding them

A handle is riveted to the reverse

The mounts are all standard early third model style

definitely not a color that would work well in the field unless someone wanted to be seen

Original 19th Century Bavarian Model 1868 Raupenhelm "Caterpillar" Cavalry Helmet Russian Flags Overall measures approximately 16" xOriginal 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.