Liners: Each helmet is fitted with a reproduction liner that is new made in Europe to exact specifications.
Chinstraps: Each helmet comes complete with a high quality reproduction chinstrap (as described in the page 'reproduction helmet components')
Decals: Helmets are without decals to allow the customer to choose his own. A variety of decals are offered below.
Sizes: Please refer to the size chart for availability and prices.
Models: All listed models are normally available. The early/pre war M35 is generally the more hard to find model but I try to keep them in stock as well.
It is best to send me an E-mail to confirm that I have the exact size/model that you need. (Use the E-mail link at the bottom of each page on this site.)
Condition: (PLEASE remember to take this into account! ) The helmet shells are 65+ years old. They have been through a world war. They have been kicked about in storage for decades. There are likely going to be a few that have nicks on the rims; there are likely going to be some that have a small ding or possibly even a rust pit or two. Further; as with originals, (especially mid to late-war produced helmets) there is the possibility of a helmet having manufacture flaws such as a strange 'grain' to the metal that shows through the paint or even a minor paint run. I am often asked to special pick helmets which will be as perfect as possible in every way. I try to do this but guarantee nothing in this regard. I can only say that I have experienced only a couple of returns over the last 10 years. This; with over 2000 helmets sold, is a 99.9% success rate. That's better odds than you are going to get from the Trojan company.
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'Factory new' restored helmets available in Models M35, M40 and M42
Available in either Heer/SS feldgrau or Luftwaffe blue/gray*
*(Luftwaffe grey helmets are less in demand and therefore not as wide a selection is kept on my shelfs. Your specific size and/or model may have to be ordered and then prepared)
CLICK on any of these images to see the full size picture;
Model 35 helmet with smooth texture paint
Model 40 helmet with Luftwaffe blue/gray paint
Model 42 helmet with wartime rough texture paint
Close-up photo of the wartime textured paint.
I have to brag about my textured paint mixture. I use powdered aluminum oxide just as the Germans did. It is applied with the paint using a method of my own devising in order to replicate the finish produced by the industrial painters at the original helmet factories.NOBODY DOES THIS THE WAY I DO AND NOBODY GETS THE RESULTS AS CORRECTLY AS I DO)
See prices below
| Shell Size | M-42 | M-40 | M-35 |
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| Size 62 (liner size 54-55) | $179.00 Not Available. I will be restocked by end of October. | $199.00 Not Available. I will be restocked by end of October. | $229.00 Not Available. I will be restocked by end of October. |
| Size 64 (liner size 56-57 | $199.00 Available | $229.00 Available | $279.00 Available |
| Size 66 (liner size 58-59) | $299.00 Available | $319.00 Available | $379.00 Available |
| Size 68 (liner size 60-61 | $379.00 Available | $449.00 Available | $499.00 Not Available. No idea when I'll have any |
Please note: liners are sized as follows for each of the shell sizes;
Shell size 62/liner size 55
Shell size 64/liner size 57
Shell size 66/liner size 59
Shell size 68/liner size 61
Below is a size chart to convert your hat-size to a helmet/shell size. If you do not know your hat size, measure your head at the brow with a tape measure.
U.S. hat size | head measurement in inches (in inches) | metric hate size | helmet shell size |
6 7/8 | 21.25 | 54 | 62 |
7 | 21.50 | 55 | 62 |
7 1/8 | 22 | 56 | 64 |
7 1/4 | 22.50 | 57 | 64 |
7 3/8 | 23 | 58 | 66 |
7 1/2 | 23.25 | 59 | 66 |
7 5/8 | 23.50 | 60 | 68 |
7 3/4 | 24 | 61 | 68 |
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Here are some helmets with decals applied
The following helmets are my own restorations. Just like the 'factory new' ones listed above. Except I have added decals to them. They did not all turn out exactly the same so I have photographed each one. Each helmet is unique and the pictured helmet is the one you would be getting it you buy it. Some have flaws as described.
Each is a restored ORIGINAL WW2 German helmet with ORIGINAL maker markings.
Each has decals which were applied with lacquer. The decals are firmly in place. They are not coming off unless you chisel them off.
Helmet #199
Want to look like a genuine Nazi? This ET66 original M35 shell has been finished off with black paint like a pre1940 black SS parade helmet. New liner, strap, paint, decals. Original shell. $325.00ON HOLD
Helmet #198
This is an M40 ET64 helmet which was restored as per M1935 specs with double decals, an aluminum framed liner and a dome stamp. $200.00
Helmet #197
This is an original Ckl66 helmet shell that has been painted in a two color camo scheme and aged up a bit. New liner and strap; also aged a bit. $275.00
Helmet #196
This is an original Ckl66 M42 shell. It is repainted in my special mixed feldgrau with added texture. The SS decal is applied by lacquer. It will not peel off or crackle. Reproduction liner, strap and split-pins. $285.00
Helmet #195
This is an original Q64 M40 shell. It is repainted in my special mixed Luftwaffe feldblau with added texture. The decal is applied by lacquer. It will not peel off or crackle. Frankly; you would need dynamite to remove it. Reproduction liner, strap and split-pins. SOLD
Helmet #193
This is an original ET66 M42 shell. I originally finished it with M40 textured paint. I applied an army decal with lacquer. Then I made a full wrap cage from old style chicken-wire that I got in Germany. The mesh is medium sized and the wire is galvanized after the weave; just like most originals are. Then I sprayed a three-color pattern consisting of the standard vehicle paint colors that I had matched at the auto-paint store. I think that this one came out pretty well. $400.00
Helmet #192
This is an original EF64 M42 shell. I originally finished it with M40 textured paint. Then I sprayed a three-color pattern consisting of the standard vehicle paint colors that I had matched at the auto-paint store. A great example for not a lot of dollars. $250.00
Helmet #190
This is a Q68 beaded helmet which was finished off as a police double decal with new paint, new decals and a size 58 liner that I don't know if it's original or new. I did not produce this helmet; it came in on a trade. $300.00
Helmet #190
This is an original Q64 M40 shell. I originally finished it with M40 textured paint. Then I sprayed a three-color pattern consisting of the standard vehicle paint colors that I had matched at the auto-paint store. Then I added a reproduction German issue helmet net made from European hemp twine and sprayed it again so the twine would be camouflaged also.. I think it came out really well. $285.00
Helmet #189
This is an original NS66 M40 shell. I originally finished it with M40 textured paint and applied an army decal with lacquer so it won't peel or rub off. Then I sprayed a three-color pattern consisting of the standard vehicle paint colors that I had matched at the auto-paint store. It's a beauty. $365.00
Helmet #188
This is an original SE64 M40 shell. I originally finished it with M40 textured paint. Then I sprayed a three-color pattern consisting of the standard vehicle paint colors that I had matched at the auto-paint store. The inside rim is painted in the tan base coat just like the Germans sometimes did. There is no decal applied to the helmet. SOLD
Helmet #187
This is an original ET68 M42 shell. I originally finished it with M40 textured paint. I applied an army decal with lacquer. Then I made a full wrap cage from old style chicken-wire that I got in Germany. ( It takes about an hour to stretch and form the wire cage and it cuts my fingers and gives me blisters. I don't know how the Germans suffered through this....) The mesh is small sized and the wire is galvanized after the weave; just like most originals are. Then I sprayed a three-color pattern consisting of the standard vehicle paint colors that I had matched at the auto-paint store. I think that this one came out pretty well. SOLD
Helmet #186
This is an original ET66 M40 shell. I originally finished it with M40 textured paint. I applied an army decal with lacquer. Then I made a half-wrap cage from old style chicken-wire that I got in Germany. The mesh is small sized and the wire is galvanized after the weave; just like most originals are. Then I sprayed a three-color pattern consisting of the standard vehicle paint colors that I had matched at the auto-paint store. $400.00 ON HOLD
Helmet #185
This is an original ET60 M42 shell. I originally finished it with M40 textured paint. I applied an SS decal with lacquer. Then I made a full wrap cage from old style chicken-wire that I got in Germany. ( Honestly; It takes about an hour to stretch and form the wire cage and it really makes my hands hurt) The mesh is small sized and the wire is galvanized after the weave; just like most originals are. Then I sprayed a three-color pattern consisting of the standard vehicle paint colors that I had matched at the auto-paint store. It's a little helmet for sure; Liner size is 53. But it looks so nice. $235.00
Helmet #184
This is an original Hkp66 M42 shell. I originally finished it with M40 textured paint. I applied a Luftwaffe decal with lacquer. Then I sprayed a three-color pattern consisting of the standard vehicle paint colors that I had matched at the auto-paint store. What a neat helmet. $295.00
Helmet #183
This is an original EF66 M42 shell. I originally finished it with M40 textured paint. I applied a Luftwaffe decal with lacquer. Then I made a half-wrap cage from old style chicken-wire that I got in Germany. ( Honestly; It takes about an hour to stretch and form the wire cage and it plays hell on my manicure....) The mesh is small sized and the wire is galvanized after the weave; just like most originals are. Then I sprayed a three-color pattern consisting of the standard vehicle paint colors that I had matched at the auto-paint store. I think that this one came out pretty well. $355.00
Helmet #182
This is a Q66 M35 helmet repainted with lacquer applied SS decals and a reproduction chinstrap and size 59 liner. SOLD
Helmet #181
This is a Q62 M35 helmet repainted with lacquer applied SS decals and a reproduction chinstrap and liner. SOLD
Helmet #180
This is a NS64 M35 helmet repainted with lacquer applied Heer decals and a reproduction chinstrap and size 57 liner. SOLD
Helmet #178
This is the only one of these that I have ever had; an original M18 in a massive shell size 68. I repainted it and installed a reproduction liner and chinstrap. I you have a hat size that is like 7 3/4 or 7 7/8...buy it now; cause you may never see another one. $575.00
Helmet #177
This is a helmet that had so much original paint on it that I could not bring myself to strip it and repaint so I just installed new pads onto the original steel liner frame. The shell is the largest one that the Germans made during WW1; a shell size 68. 90% original paint, repro liner pads and a repro strap. SOLD
Helmet #176
This is an original M42 ET64 helmet shell repainted in my textured M40 spec paint with a single lacquer applied army decal. Reproduction liner sized 57. Price $225.00
Helmet #174
This is an original M42 ckl64 helmet shell repainted in my textured M40 spec paint with a single lacquer applied army decal. Reproduction liner sized 56. Price $225.00
Helmet #173
This is an original M42 ckl64 helmet shell repainted in my textured M40 spec paint with a single lacquer applied army decal. Reproduction liner sized 56. Price $225.00
Helmet #172
This is an original M40 ET64 helmet shell repainted in my textured M40 spec paint with a single laquer applied army decal. Note there is a missing section of metal along the rolled edge on the wearers right. SOLD
Helmet #169
This an original ET66 M42 shell restored with a single Army decal $275.00
Helmet #168
This is an original ET66 M35 helmet shell restored with double SS decals. $350.00 SOLD
Helmet #164
M42 Hkp66 with a single lacquer-applied army decal. Original shell with new paint and reproduction components. The liner components are mine but the paint and decal were done by somebody else. $285.00SOLD
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I do not apply decals or paint camouflage helmets but every now and then I get some in which have already been 'customized'. I have separated them into 2 categories. Hit the below buttons to take a look
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Waffen SS helmet covers
This is the early type cover with no attached camouflage loops. It is made from cotton poplin material printed with an excellent rendition of 'Oak-A' camouflage. The spring attached rocker hooks are also quite accurate. $29.00
This is the late war type cover with attached camouflage loops. It is made from cotton poplin material printed with an excellent rendition of 'Oak-A' camouflage. The spring attached rocker hooks are also quite accurate. $29.00
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German M38 Paratrooper helmets |
These are made in China and are not as good as the ATF ones that were made about 10 years ago. But they are the best ones out there that I could find. They have pretty good leather and the shell shape is spot-on to the real thing SOLD OUT
German M16 transitional helmets |
Original WW1 produced M16 helmets that have been restored to 1940 era transitional specifications. Each helmet has been repainted with wartime textured 'feld grau' paint and completed with M31 liner, chinstrap and split-pins.
| M16 TRANSITION HELMET SIZE | PRICE |
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| Helmet Size 64 (liner size 56-57) | $329.00 AVAILABLE |
| Helmet Size 66 (liner size 58-59) | $349.00AVAILABLE |
| Helmet Size 68 (liner size 60-61) | $459.00SOLD OUT |
Helmet restoration services |
There are those that have their own WW2 German helmet and prefer to have it restored rather than buy a complete helmet. I can offer the following services:
Complete Helmet rebuild: I will repaint your helmet shell in any color/texture that I offer, install a new reproduction liner and split-pins, install a new reproduction chinstrap and supply decal(s) of your choice provided I have the decals in stock. Price $155.00 + $25.00 return postage
Complete helmet repaint: If your helmet is already complete, I will repaint the shell and split-pins in any color/texture that I offer. (camouflage schemes are not offered at this time) I can also supply decal(s) of your choice provided I have the decals in stock. Price: $60.00+ $25.00 return postage
Partial helmet rebuild: There are those who have trouble assembling their helmets. If you buy the components from me and want them to be correctly installed into your helmet, I will do this free of charge. Just send your helmet to me along with payment for whichever components you require and I will assemble and return the helmet via USPS priority mail at your expense ($25.00 postage per helmet)
If you need something done to your helmet that is not listed here, contact me.
HELMET RESTORATION SERVICES TERMS;
** I will attend to the work on your helmet with the same attention to detail as I do my own. I will not lose your helmet nor damage it. I will not loan it to friends to wear at wild parties, nor will I dump it at the local pawn shop. Your helmet will not be bounced down the street, used for target practice nor worn by me during inappropriate activities. **
In short; Your helmet will be well-treated, correctly restored and promptly returned.
Most Helmet services can be completed and ready to return to the customer within 7 days of my receiving the helmet. All services are to be paid at the time that the helmet is sent to me. Customer must add $25.00 for cost of return postage + any insurance costs. Any helmet shell sent to me for restoration/repainting must first be prepared by the customer. In most cases, this entails simply making certain that the helmet surface is smooth. What you send to me is what I will paint. I do not fill in rust pits. I do not weld cracks. I do not fill in bullet holes or reshape helmets that have suffered grievous damage from being run-over, blown-up, burned, melted or that have fallen victim to calamities either natural or man-made.
DECALS AVAILABLE $8.50 PER SET |
These are high quality water transfer decals with excellent graphics. These decals come in a set of two for early war helmets. If you are applying them to a later war helmet, you will want to omit the use of the party or national color shield.
Decal application instructions: Place the decals in a bowl of warm water for 20-30 seconds. remove them from the water and slide them off of the backing paper onto the helmet surface. Blot dry with a paper towel and allow to fully air-dry for a few hours. After they are dry, you may want to spray on a thin layer of clear flat lacquer to seal them.
'German Helmets inc' does not apply decals to 'Factory new' helmets. The buyer is responsible for applying the decals as once the decals are applied, the helmet becomes ineligible for return. If you want a helmet with decal(s), check out the one's that I have listed and photographed above.
A.B.C.
A. SS 'Second pattern' Runes with Party shieldAVAILABLE
B. Wehrmacht eagle with national colors shield AVAILABLE
C. Luftwaffe eagle with national colors shield AVAILABLE
FOR A WIDER SELECTION OF HIGH-QUALITY DECALS, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS WEB-SITE:
TESTIMONIALS |
(Really, I am not making this stuff up!)
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