Original Finnish M40/55 WWII Type Steel Helmet Made By Germany, 56cm, US 7

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<<br>Powered by<br>Frooition<br>The world leader in military collectibles, military antiques and the militaria industry<br>All Items<br>See our eBay store for more great items >><br>Shop Categories<br>Militaria<br>Headgear<br>Holsters<br>Field Gear<br>Everything Else<br>Edged Weapons<br>Non-Firing Display Guns<br>Vintage Wartime Signs<br>Nation<br>British<br>German<br>U.S.<br>Other Nations<br>Japan<br>Original Finnish M40/55 WWII Type Steel Helmet Supplied by Germany, Size 56cm, US 7<br>Item Description<br>Original Item: In another military antiques coup, IMA has just acquired the last of all the known WWII helmet stocks from the government of Finland. These helmets are 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).<br>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.<br>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. Some of these may also have required drilling additional liner holes in the helmet. The shells do however, accept our splendid reproduction M35 WWII leather helmet liner and chinstrap with reproduction WW2 split pin and washer sets. For installation of a WWII reproduction German liner please be aware that drilling new front holes in liner, not the shell, might be required in some cases.<br>Styles and colors (Field Grey, Field Green) may vary slightly so please see photos for variation examples. Each helmet is offered in good to very good condition, but will show storage wear, minor paint chips and scratches, and occasionally a small ding but all are free of major dents or imperfections. After all, these are real military helmets that were used by actual soldiers in the defense of their country.<br>Sizing- we offer a range of sizes, but we sell these helmets based on the interior liner size, not shell size. However, a general rule of thumb is; size 55/56cm liners are usually inside size 62 shells, size 57/58cm liners are usually inside size 64/66 shells, and size 59cm and above liners are 66/68 shells. We cannot honor requests for specific shell sizes; we only honor requests for liner size. Please make sure you measure your helmet prior to ordering a WWII Style German M-31 liner, as the Finnish liners are more low profile than the German style. Most likely you will need to get a smaller size liner than the one in the helmet.<br>This helmet is a size Size 56cm, US 7.<br>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!<br>History of Finnish Combat Helmets-<br>Finland 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. 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. Did we get other types of helmets? Yes, we also received Hungarian WWII M38 (1938) helmets as well. This deal is a treasure trove of WWII era combat helmet history.<br>History the German & Finnish Alliance-<br>In 1938 Finland became very concerned with Stalin's Soviet expansionism and turned to Great Britain and France for support. Both Countries were under supplied themselves, so Finland, perhaps reluctantly, turned to Germany for aid. Germany was swift to assist, supplying great quantities of materiel including thousands of German Battle Helmets.<br>The Russians invaded Finland in 1939 driving deep into the country. The Finns resisted with amazing tenacity that has been the subject of legend and the wonderful WW2 Movie "THE WINTER WAR". The Russians paid a very heavy price and sued for peace in early 19