Refurbished original WWII German M40 steel helmets. These are original WW2 helmet shells, that have had the old paint removed, repainted with the correct shade of fieldgray enamel with a flat, slightly textured finish. Then we harden the paint our paint oven.

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

The helmets in this listing are all shell size 66. The size is the inside circumference of the helmet in centimeters. This size shell can be fitted with either a size 58 or size 59 liner. Choose the size in the dropdown box.

Notes:

Bigger size liners? Nope. Larger (or smaller sizes) cannot be installed in these shells as they physically won't fit! Yes we are 100% certain.

Maker codes or batch numbers: 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.

Blemishes are possible: These helmets are 80+ years old and all have seen use. Small dents, dings, slight pitting 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.