Swiss WW2 Helmet. Anyone give me any information?

[MySonsDad]

I've never looked for one, but I have seen them on eBay, couldn't tell you if they were authentic or repos though. We were lucky, ours came with a cover.

[MySonsDad]

Correction on the model, it's actually a M1918/63. Sorry for the confusion.

[willisms]

Correction on the model, it's actually a M1918/63. Sorry for the confusion.

So does that mean it was made in 1963? Thanks again for all your help!

[MySonsDad]

No, it does not indicate the year that the helmet was made. the /40 and /63 indicate the years that changes were made to the design. In 1940 the shape of the shell was changed slightly and it want from a full liner ring to an open ring. In 1963 another liner change was made, omitting the eyelets and going to a folded seam where the adjusting lace pulls through. You might also see it written that there was a /43. This one is a matter of interpretation as in 1943 a directive was issued that all M1918's be painted matt black. No changes to the helmet or liner were made, just a color change so most would argue that it was not actually a "model" change.

[Good Pwny]

I got a 1918 for $30, including shipping. No real history to them, but a nice piece to any helmet collection.

[MySonsDad]

Here is a good link that shows the various helmet covers, we have the M1942 pattern on our lid.

Swiss helmet covers

[Eric Zentner]

As GP said no real history but I have spent much time in switzerland love all of it Spietz and Interlaken is my home away from home!!!

[Orel Yosipovice]

hey you sold it?
if yes
i like pay 40 dollar or 45 plus ship
thanks