Original 19th Century Bavarian Infantry Model 1864/68 Raupenhelm Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II Holsters & Cases Their goal was the port

Their goal was the port city of Antwerp where they hoped to choke off the Allied supply lines

secured with fabric covered buttons on either side

and now offer this fantastic example for sale

and has some original paint

The US Army Air Corps began painting its roundel on only the top of the left wing and only the bottom of the right wing February 26

Original 19th Century Bavarian Infantry Model 1864/68 Raupenhelm Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II Holsters & Cases Their goal was the portOriginal 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