Original Pre-WWI Austro-Hungarian K.u.K. Uhlan Cavalry 3rd Regimental Officer's Czapka Helmet German Mauser 98k K98 and quick reloading

and quick reloading

DONALD MAPLES

Originally these were often lacquered to preserve the silvering

so unfortunately the liner and chin strap are missing

19 was moved to Fredericksburg

Original Pre-WWI Austro-Hungarian K.u.K. Uhlan Cavalry 3rd Regimental Officer's Czapka Helmet German Mauser 98k K98 and quick reloadingOriginal Item: Only One Available. Always considered one of the most romantic styles of Cavalry Helmets, is this, the Czapka. The word itself is Polish Belorussian, and basically means "cap". This style is perhaps best known to English speakers as a word for the 19th century Polish cavalry headgear, consisting of a high, four pointed cap with regimental insignia on the front (full name in Polish: czapka rogatywka, initially: konfederatka) to which