![]() ![]() However Finland would not "invade" the Soviet Union, they declared themselves not to be aggressors. Finland whom had received so much help from Germany then rose up and drove the Soviet presence out of Finland. In the summer of 1941 AH?s NSDAP War Machine invaded the Soviet Union driving everything before them. Finland totally exhausted agreed with great regret. The Russians paid a very heavy price and sued for peace in early 1940 keeping the invaded areas of Finland. The Finns resisted with amazing tenacity that has been the subject of legend and the wonderful WW2 Movie "THE WINTER WAR" (offered by IMA). The Russians invaded Finland in 1939 driving deep into the country. AH was swift to assist supplying great quantities of materiel including thousands of German Battle Helmets. Both Countries were under supplied themselves so Finland, perhaps reluctantly turned to NSDAP Germany for aid. In 1938 Finland became very concerned with Stalin's Soviet expansionism and turned to Great Britain and France for support. This deal is a treasure trove of WWII era combat helmet history. Did we get other types of helmets? Yes, we also received Hungarian WWII M38 (1938) helmets as well. ![]() Since IMA acquired the last of all the known helmet stock from the Finnish government you may wonder did we get German WWII marked helmets? Yes, and they will be offered at a far higher price. Furthermore, we have very good reason to believe that some of these shells are "sanitized" German WWII M35 and M40 helmets meaning some are genuine WWII shells that had all stampings rubbed out and original paint removed to avoid the allied ban on West Germany selling war materiel after WW2.įinland imported tens of thousands of helmets for the Winter War of 1939-40 and the Continuation War of 1941-44, and imported again in 1955. They are nearly identical to WWII issue M40's, (and are often sold as such) with the classic rolled edge, correct steel thickness, and pressed ventilation holes. However, these helmets were made in the same factory, on the same machines and by some of the very same people that produced them for Germany in WWII. Supplied throughout WWII and then under special contract for the Finnish Army in 1955, hence, they have become known as the M40/55 helmet. History of the M40 German helmet known as the M55. We show multiple liners so you may see the variations in color and style. Sizing- we offer a range of sizes, and sell these liners based on the interior stamped size, A general rule of thumb is size 55/56cm liners are used inside size 62 shells, size 57/58cm liners are used inside size 64/66 shells, and size 59cm and above liners are used in 66/68 shells. Instead, the Finns decided to directly rivet the liners to the shell. The method of attaching the liner to the shell was different than typical German WW2, as no split pins/washers were used. The chinstraps are grey leather with a steel buckle. That included 100% genuine German manufactured WWII type M40 steel combat helmets that were produced by German WWII helmet manufacturer Hans Römer Fabrik from Neu-Ulm (Donau-Freiberg), we also got Finnish manufactured leather helmet liners.Įach liner is offered in unissued condition and varies in color from white, grey and yellow. Period.Original Item: In addition to acquiring the last of all the known WWII helmet stocks from the government of Finland. Number 2: These do NOT fit Spanish helmets. Your best bet with those things is to stick with the liner that came in them as these may not fit. Worse still, those that do are usually inaccurate. WARNING! Many (if not most) of the cheap Chinese repro helmets do not have the shell size stamped in the rim. A different liner will fit your head perhaps, but it won't fit in your helmet. If it won't, then you need a different helmet. Then, locate that on the chart, then see if the liner size will fit your head. To select a liner, you must first determine what size your helmet shell is. "Band Size" refers to the measure of the steel bands that frame the liner and dictate which size helmet shell the assembly will fit. They come completely assembled, ready to install. ![]() The steel bands and leather are professionally manufactured in Europe, exactly like the originals, including the maker, size and date stamp. ![]()
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