A model 1868 helmet for enlisted men,of the Royal Bavarian Chevaulegers A leather skull with the maker's label,"Christian Block München". Brass mountings. The "L" cipher is of officer's quality with remnants of gilding. Enlisted men's cockade. Chin straps on lion heads. Leather lining. Original wool crest. White,hanging horsehair plume in the post 1873 form. Possibly the possession of an NCO after 1879. Beautiful condition. Cf. Seibold/Schulz,Die Helme der kgl. Bayerischen Armee,p. 64 ff.,historic,historical,19th century,Bavaria,Bavarian,German,Germ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
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