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Please see the bottom of this page for German helmet liner info.

61953

WWII German NSKK 1st Model Helmet Eagle Insignia

$185

This is the standard 1st model NSKK helmet insignia. It's tarnished and oxidized but solid and sound with all the prongs.

102050

Rare Large Size NSFK Helmet Decal by Carl Schimpf of Nurnberg

$130

This is the 1st one of these I have seen. It's in excellent condition. It originally came on a sheet of six recently found in the woodwork in Ohio. The markings pictured are from the original sheet. This is a really tough decal to find, so don't miss it!

102210

Excellent Un-Issued German Luftwaffe Helmet Decal Set

$250SOLD

These are a harder to find than the Army eagles. It's in perfect condition, and ready to display.

102211

Un-Issued German Luftwaffe Helmet Decal Set

$195SOLD

These are a harder to find than the Army eagles. It shows some old folds but is still good. It's perfect for your display.

82277

Un-Issued Perfect German Luftwaffe Helmet Decal

$140

These are a harder to find than the Army eagles. It's in perfect ready to display.

12350

Early Aluminum Band 1939 Dated Size 64/56 German WWII Helmet Liner

$235SOLD

This is a good solid liner, perfect for an honest helmet.

82525

Very Good 1941 Dated Band Size 64/56 German WWII Helmet Liner

$240

This is a good solid slightly dry liner showing light honest age and use, with the original string.

32045

German WWII M.31 Full Length Helmet Chinstrap Unmarked

SOLD

This is a full length strap showing only very light age and use. It's a good strap which will look great in your helmet.

1167

German WWII Fire Police Helmet Leather Neck Flap.

$90

This one shows some age and use, but is still very good and will look nice in your helmet.

German Helmet Liner Info

This applies to original and replica liners.

German WWII helmets models M35, M40 and M42 come in one of seven sizes. The liners DO NOT adjust, and are not universal as are US liners. This is a source of endless confusion and consternation to collectors and re-enactors. The German sizing system is actually rather simple and very logical. Stay with me, and we will get through this together. Pay attention; there might be a test @ the end.

The Shell

The shell is marked on the inside of the rim about one inch from the edge on the helmet’s left side, or in the back. The markings are die-stamped in small font. You may have to look very carefully. A four digit number stamped into the back flange is the lot number, and not important for the size determination. The markings consist of several letters and two numbers i.e. ET64. The letters are the helmet manufacture. The numbers are the interior circumference of the helmet shell in centimeters, which are as follows: 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70 & 72.

The Liner

The liner has an outer band size and an inner band size. The outer band size corresponds to the size of the helmet shell. The inner band size is the head size. Inner bands come in sizes 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, & 63. Each outer band size can accommodate two different inner band sizes. Thus, a WWII size 66 outer band can have a 58 or a 59 inner band. The problem is that your helmet shell must have the appropriate size outer band. So, a shell size 66, must have a size 66 liner. A size 62 cannot accommodate a size 66 liner. Many people get a "deal" on a size 62 shell and then call me demanding a liner to fit it for their size 59 head. Sorry, this won't happen. It is like fitting 20# of dog food into a 10# bag. This means, when shopping for a helmet, you must figure out what size shell will handle the liner size for your melon.