My New M40 SS helmet

[Blackdog]

I think if the issues with the liner band do not keep you awake a night and you are comfortable with that, then it's a keeper for you. The exterior looks nice with a good decal IMO.
I wouldn't pad the liner out, I would leave as is.

[reneblacky]

Seriously that's how I do it with my fragile Q beaded Luftshutz helmet as it has the paperish liner and it does relieve the pressure off the liner tongue holes. Plus I wouldn't worry about the band, ya don't see it anyway but.... you must have paid top dollar?? Hope not?

[AndyM35]

A friend from another forum Michael (AKA Panzerheld) recently showed off his brilliant idea for protecting the leather liners of his helmet collection. Purchased from eBay these simple yet cheap cap holders help to support the liner and don’t have any adverse affects on the leather. A simple yet brilliant idea. Note: photos courtesy of Panzerheld.

[Giants77]

Hi Rene I might have to try that thank you and I did pay a hefty price to me at least it was expensive,
and Andy that’s actually a clever and smart way of doing it especially since they also come in different sizes and could accommodate any helmet liner thank you again Andy and your friend!

[PaddyD00]

Andy - what are those called on eBay ? I saw Michael posted that. I can’t find them though. Unless it’s just an Oz Thang. Thank you!
Z

[PotatoDigger]

Andy - what are those called on eBay ? I saw Michael posted that. I can’t find them though. Unless it’s just an Oz Thang. Thank you!
Z

I don't know what they're called exactly either, but since my family has had a hat shop for 100 years now, we have a bunch of these, too.
I guess just search for plastic hat stand/holder or something like that.
Luis

[PaddyD00]

but since my family has had a hat shop for 100 years now

A haberdashery ? Thats a fun Luis Fun fact Very cool. Awesome actually. No wonder you loive "Headgear" .... Its in the blood!

[AndyM35]

Zach, I can check with Michael. On eBay I found a similar thing called “Acrylic Clear Cap Display Holder”. Might have to cut some excess off by the look of it.

[MAP]

I don't know what they're called exactly either, but since my family has had a hat shop for 100 years now......

Find any boxes stored in the back of the storeroom full of unissued Panzer Grenadier doe skin visors?

[PaddyD00]

Andy - I found a couple. All good and thank you!