Original 19th Century Bavarian Raupenhelm Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II Japanese Antique Guns 2-shilling coin cast and built

2-shilling coin cast and built into the pommel (reproduction coin)

though some minor rusting around the metal can be seen if the canvas cover is removed

the Navy added a few enhancements such as the japanned steel hilt with a full half basket cup like its predecessor the M1850

Our exclusive reproduction features a heavy paddle shaped blade with folding

Overall length: 24 ⅝“

Original 19th Century Bavarian Raupenhelm Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II Japanese Antique Guns 2-shilling coin cast and builtOriginal 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