Original 19th Century Bavarian Raupenhelm Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II British Military Hats which is why that side

which is why that side does not have the fringe

These medals were original acquired in the early 1960s and all are still contained in their original Merchants Bank Safety Deposit Envelopes

Overall the hilt is in great shape

The hilt is bone and features a twin horned pommel

There are some torn areas and possibly moth damage

Original 19th Century Bavarian Raupenhelm Cavalry Helmet from the Reign of "Mad King" Ludwig II British Military Hats which is why that sideOriginal 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