Model 1845 Bavarian Raupenhelm

[SkipperJohn]

This is a Model 1845. This model was used by the Bavarian Infantry in both the Austro-Prussian War (1866) and the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). This helmet was manufactured between 1864, when Ludwig II (King from 1864-1886) was King, and 1868 when it was replaced with a newer, lightweight model.

The chinscales are quite ornate on these early models:

It bears the Wappen of Ludwig II, which is held on with loops and leather wedges:

The liner is "triangle cut". The tongues were not used on these helmets until the Model 1868 appeared:

John

 

[Khukri]

Great Raupenhelm!!!

 

[aicusv]

:thumb up:

 

[kaiser]

Very nice one
They look cool with sutch raupe on top

Great one =D>

Jonas

 

[J.LeBrasseur]

Great example of one of my favorite types of helmet!

James

 

[Westfront]

:bravo:

 

[pickelhauben]

very nice

 

[SkipperJohn]

Thanks for your comments.

John

 

[KAGGR 1870]

Hello
I am sory but the internal fixing of the caterpillar is not true,
(this is fixed by a leather strap and never by nuts)
regards
Bernard

 

[SkipperJohn]

Hello
I am sory but the internal fixing of the caterpillar is not true,
(this is fixed by a leather strap and never by nuts)
regards
Bernard

Bernard,
Due to forces beyond my control I have been absent from the forum for a while. I noticed your comment and, of course, I disagree. The helmet may not have been originally manufactured with nuts holding the Raupe; however, if it was not built this way it is a period repair. I decided to do a search to find other examples and found that I didn't need to search very far. I only went to one website. I used Weitze Militaria Antiques and Antique Books. Helmut Weitze is a very large dealer and, for the most part, a very respected dealer. He currently has five Raupenhelme for sale:

Bayern Raupenhelm Modell 1868 für Mannschaften Landwehr-Infanterie - Bayern - Imperial Germany & Weimar Republic: uniforms, spike helmets, etc. - Military Antiques

Bayern Raupenhelm Modell 1868 für Mannschaften Landwehr-Infanterie In der Trageweise 1881-86. Lederhelm, komplett mit allen Beschlägen in Messing. Vorne als Helmemblem Messingstern mit aufgeprägten überkrontem Namenszug "L". Schwarzer Lacklederriemen seitlich an Löwenkopfaufhängungen. Links über

www.weitze.com

Bayern Raupenhelm Modell 1861 für Mannschaften in einem Infanterie-Regiment - Bayern - Imperial Germany & Weimar Republic: uniforms, spike helmets, etc. - Military Antiques

Bayern Raupenhelm Modell 1861 für Mannschaften in einem Infanterie-Regiment In der Trageweise um 1870. Lederhelm, komplett mit allen Beschlägen in Messing. Großes plastisches Helmemblem Krone über "L", Lederriemen seitlich an Löwenkopfaufhängungen, links

www.weitze.com

Bayern Raupenhelm Modell 1868 für Mannschaften in einem Infanterie-Regiment (421788) - Bayern - Imperial Germany & Weimar Republic: uniforms, spike helmets, etc. - Military Antiques

Bayern Raupenhelm Modell 1868 für Mannschaften in einem Infanterie-Regiment Um 1870. Lederhelm mit Messingbeschlägen. Vorne großes plastisches Helmemblem Krone über "L". Lederriemen seitlich an Löwenkopfaufhängungen, links mit der Kokarde, auf dem Kamm

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Bayern Raupenhelm Modell 1868 für Offiziere Jäger, Sanitäter etc. - Bayern - Imperial Germany & Weimar Republic: uniforms, spike helmets, etc. - Military Antiques

Bayern Raupenhelm Modell 1868 für Offiziere Jäger, Sanitäter etc. Um 1880. Elegante Lederglocke, komplett mit allen Beschlägen in feuervergoldeter Ausführung. Großes Helmemblem Krone über "L", schwarzer Lacklederriemen seitlich an Löwenkopfaufhängungen. Links

www.weitze.com

Bayern Raupenhelm Modell 1868 für Mannschaften in einem Infanterie-Regiment - Bayern - Imperial Germany & Weimar Republic: uniforms, spike helmets, etc. - Military Antiques

Bayern Raupenhelm Modell 1868 für Mannschaften in einem Infanterie-Regiment Um 1870. Komplett mit allen Beschlägen in Messing. Großes plastisches Helmemblem Krone über "L", Lederriemen seitlich an Löwenkopfaufhängungen, links mit der Kokarde.

www.weitze.com

Three of the five helmets have either screws or nuts attaching the Raupe. Two if we disregard the Officer's helmet. I'm certain that I could find many more if I took the time to look for them. I do not believe that Never is a term that fits German military headgear very often --- if ever.

John