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Rare early helmet. This is a 19th-century bavarian m1868 raupenhelm, a military helmet also known as a "caterpillar helmet" due to its distinctive wool crest. It was worn by bavarian jäger battalions and other mounted troops. The helmet features a leather body and a gilt "l" (ludwig) monogram on the front badge, referring to king ludwig ii of bavaria. It has an original wool "raupe" (caterpillar) crest and a leather chin strap. These helmets were in use from around 1800 to 1886, undergoing various modifications over time. Comes complete and in reasonable good condition and shape, size small to medium will make a rare edition to your collection and great future investment height 23 cm length 16 cm depth being 28 cm,

ID: 6601

IMPERIAL GERMANY MILITARY HELMET

Price: £1370.00
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Rare early helmet. This is a 19th-century bavarian m1868 raupenhelm, a military helmet also known as a "caterpillar helmet" due to its distinctive wool crest. It was worn by bavarian jäger battalions and other mounted troops. The helmet features a leather body and a gilt "l" (ludwig) monogram on the front badge, referring to king ludwig ii of bavaria. It has an original wool "raupe" (caterpillar) crest and a leather chin strap. These helmets were in use from around 1800 to 1886, undergoing various modifications over time. Comes complete and in reasonable good condition and shape, size small to medium will make a rare edition to your collection and great future investment height 23 cm length 16 cm depth being 28 cm, offering free worldwide delivery reference bbs tel: we accept online payments for all our items listed: bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make

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Business Name: Sovereign Antiques
Name: John
Email: John.strong2@gmail.com
Phone: 07505165843
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For antique firearms such as muskets and rifles, this item is offered strictly as a collectors’ piece. It is sold as a historic firearm for display or study purposes only, and not as a modern, live-firing weapon. Export, import, and ownership regulations vary by country; buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with their local laws and confirming that they are not prohibited from ownership. In accordance with UK guidelines, the seller is required to verify the buyer’s identification and age prior to completion of the sale. By purchasing antique weapons, the buyer is also consenting that they are not on a prohibited person register.