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Bayern, Königreich, Raupenhelm M1868 für Unteroffiziere und Mannschaften der Infanterie
Leder-Helm mit „L“-Emblem und Mannschafts-Riemen an Löwenköpfen.
Originale Wollraupe und Mannschaftskokarde.
Geschienter Vorderschirm und rotledernes Eigentums-Innenfutter.
Etwas stärkere Trage- und Alterungsspuren,
Ansonsten: Originalzustand mit schöner Patina!
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Bavarian M1868 helmet for infantry other ranks. A so-called "Raupenhelm" with original wool "Raupe" (literally: caterpillar). Brass, gilt "L" (Ludwig) monogram front badge and the Bavarian crown on top. Both original attached with no extra holes. EM pattern leather chin strap with gilt buckle. Strap damaged. Fitted onto brass end pieces wrapped around brass rings held by lion heads to both sides.
Leather corpus in good condition however signs of age and wear. White-blue hollow constructed Bavarian cockade to the left side. EM type. One prong missing. Placed above the lion as only worn by infantry units.
A few leather attachment cords look to be replaced.
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