Refurbished original WWII German M40 steel helmets. These are original WWII helmet shells, that have been stripped and refinished with flat, fieldgray enamel- the color was matched to a mint original. The paint is hardened in a paint oven, and we have applied a very light texture that closely mimics the aluminum oxide used by the Germans.

They are then fitted with brand new liners and chinstraps from Europe. The split pins and washers are also exact reproductions, copied from originals and marked "D&C".

The helmets in this listing are all shell size 64. The size is the inside circumference of the helmet in centimeters. All of our size 64 shells are fitted with size 57 liners (US size 7 1/8).

Notes:

Can you put larger liners in them? Not a chance. Larger liners cannot be installed in these shells as they physically won't fit. Yes we are 100% certain.

Batch numbers? Maker codes? We do not have these sorted by maker code and/ or batch number. Many of the stamps are very faint and difficult to read.

Are we sure they are original? Yes. Reproduction M40's are all sized incorrectly- and none of them are 64's anyway.

Blemishes are possible: These helmets are 80+ years old and all have seen use. Small dents, dings or other evidence of use is possible. All are in very good to excellent shape, but they were not stored in an airtight, foam rubber lined vault waiting for a discriminating enthusiast to beckon in the 21st Century. Likewise, there could be a scuff, small dribble or chip in the paint. If such atrocities will inspire outrage, don't order one of them.