Original Finnish M40/55 WWII Type Steel Helmet Made by Germany, 58cm, US 7 1/4 For Sale

These were supplied throughout under special contract for the Finnish Army in 1955, hence, they have become known as the M40/55 helmet. 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. 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. These helmets are totally unmarked, as to avoid the allied ban on West Germany selling war materiel after WWII.

The leather liners and chinstraps were made in Finland for the Finnish army; styles vary, as some of the helmets were used up until the early 1970s.

This helmet is a size Size 58cm, US 7 1/4. This is a rare chance to own a genuine military issue German made M40 WWII style helmet for the almost the same price as a Chinese or Indian made reproduction. There is simply no comparison to a genuine combat helmet!