M40 Helmet in lay size

[Halo1981]

Hi all,

i have recently bought a original ww2 german M40 shell but need the bank and inlay for it. Does anyone know how i know what size fits the helmet is there a chart or a certain way to measure them?

thank you

[JPhilip]

Hello,
There should be a shell size stamped in the inner skirt, like 60, 62, 64, 66 or 68...
Each shell can receive a liner band of the right size and a liner that can accomodate 2 head sizes.
The shell 64 can receive liners for head sizes 56 and 57 cm, shell 66 can receive 58 and 59 cm etc.....
The shell size will tell you what liner band and liner you need...
Not sure this is what you're looking for, but it seemed logical to me...
Thanks

[helmet2id]

Pictures?

[MAP]

Hello,
There should be a shell size stamped in the inner skirt, like 60, 62, 64, 66 or 68...
Each shell can receive a liner band of the right size and a liner that can accomodate 2 head sizes.
The shell 64 can receive liners for head sizes 56 and 57 cm, shell 66 can receive 58 and 59 cm etc.....
The shell size will tell you what liner band and liner you need...
Not sure this is what you're looking for, but it seemed logical to me...
Thanks

Building off of this great advice.....here is a nice chart in the link below

German Steel Helmets 101: Understanding the WWII German Stahlhelm – The Ruptured Duck, LLC

And agree with Jim. Photos are always needed.

[Danmark]

Ohh, I get it now -"inlay size" ....... I thought it was a helmet in LAY size and I thought there was a huge gap in my helmet size edumacation ...