As worn by Wehrmacht and SS forces of Hitler's Germany 1935-1945.

   "In the field of restored helmets, you will find no match to the results of the painstaking research and experience that goes into the helmets offered here."

Helmet shells: All Restored helmets offered are ORIGINAL WW2 German helmets. "German helmets inc." Will not touch a Spanish or post-war German helmet. All helmet shells used are original Pre-1945 German produced.
  PLEASE NOTE: Regarding the condition of the helmet shell; Every effort is made to supply the buyer with a helmet that is free of cracks, dents or rust pitting. Helmet shells are carefully examined prior to restoration.

Paints: Helmet shells that are early M1935 examples are finished in "Smooth texture gray-green" just as originals. (OR for a more correct war-time appearance, M35s are also available in textured "feld-grau")
Helmet shells that are M1940 or M1942 are finished in wartime "feld-grau" and have the correct rough texture added.
Both the color and (where applicable) texture are specially mixed to match mint original examples in my collection.
All paints used are hard enamel.

Liners: Each helmet is fitted with a reproduction liner that is new made in Europe to exact specifications.

Chinstraps: Each helmet comes complete with a high quality reproduction chinstrap (as described in the page "reproduction helmet components")

Decals: Helmets are without decals to allow the customer to choose his own. A variety of decals are offered below.

Sizes: Please refer to the size chart for availability and prices.

Models: All listed models are normally available. The early/pre war M35 is generally the more hard to find model but I try to keep them in stock as well.
It is best to send me an E-mail to confirm that I have the exact size/model that you need. (Use the E-mail link at the bottom of each page on this site.)

Condition: (PLEASE remember to take this into account! ) The helmet shells are 65+ years old. They have been through a world war. They have been kicked about in storage for decades. There are likely going to be a few that have nicks on the rims; there are likely going to be some that have a small ding or possibly even a rust pit or two. Further; as with originals, (especially mid to late-war produced helmets) there is the possibility of a helmet having manufacture flaws such as a strange "grain" to the metal that shows through the paint or even a minor paint run. I am often asked to special pick helmets which will be as perfect as possible in every way. I try to do this but guarantee nothing in this regard. I can only say that I have experienced only a couple of returns over the last 10 years. This; with over 2000 helmets sold, is a 99.9% success rate. That's better odds than you are going to get from the Trojan company.

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Available in Models M35, M40 and M42

Available in either Heer/SS feldgrau or Luftwaffe blue/gray

  CLICK on any of these images to see the full size picture;

Model 35 helmet with smooth texture paint

Model 40 helmet with Luftwaffe blue/gray paint

Model 42 helmet with wartime rough texture paint

Close-up photo of the wartime textured paint.

 (the texture is powdered aluminum oxide as originals)

See prices below

All M35-40-42 sizes are currently available

Please note: liners are marked 52,54,56,58 and 60 but each liner is actually 1 size larger so are in fact 53,55, 57, 59, and 61 

Below is a size chart to convert your hat-size to a helmet/shell size. If you do not know your hat size, measure your head at the brow with a tape measure.

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This is an example of the best available reproduction German Paratrooper helmet. The new made shell is of the correct weight and correct gauge steel. (It is NOT one of those funky looking West German paratrooper shells) The shell is maker marked at the inside rear "Ckl 71".  It has been expertly repainted with the correct color/texture paint. The leather liner is made to exact specifications and the straps are the best reproductions currently available. I carry one size of this helmet. That is a shell size 71 with a size 59 liner. Overall a great display helmet and quite simply is the next best thing to an original. SOLD OUT

Original WW1 produced M16 helmets that have been restored to 1940 era transitional specifications. Each helmet has been repainted with wartime textured "feld grau" paint and completed with M31 liner, chinstrap and split-pins.

There are those that have their own WW2 German helmet and prefer to have it restored rather than buy a complete helmet. I can offer the following services:

Complete Helmet rebuild: I will repaint your helmet shell in any color/texture that I offer, install a new reproduction liner and split-pins, install a new reproduction chinstrap and supply decal(s) of your choice provided I have the decals in stock. Price $155.00 + $20.00 return postage

Complete helmet repaint: If your helmet is already complete, I will repaint the shell and split-pins in any color/texture that I offer. (camouflage schemes are not offered at this time) I can also supply decal(s) of your choice provided I have the decals in stock. Price: $60.00+ $20.00 return postage

Partial helmet rebuild: There are those who have trouble assembling their helmets. If you buy the components from me and want them to be correctly installed into your helmet, I will do this free of charge. Just send your helmet to me along with payment for whichever components you require and I will assemble and return the helmet via USPS priority mail at your expense ($20.00 postage per helmet)

If you need something done to your helmet that is not listed here, contact me.

HELMET RESTORATION SERVICES TERMS;

** I will attend to the work on your helmet with the same attention to detail as I do my own.  I will not lose your helmet nor damage it. I will not loan it to friends to wear at wild parties, nor will I dump it at the local pawn shop. Your helmet will not be bounced down the street, used for target practice nor worn by me during inappropriate activities. **

In short; Your helmet will be well-treated, correctly restored and promptly returned.

 Most Helmet services can be completed and ready to return to the customer within 7 days of my receiving the helmet. All services are to be paid at the time that the helmet is sent to me. Customer must add $20.00 for cost of return postage + any insurance costs. Any helmet shell sent to me for restoration/repainting must first be prepared by the customer. In most cases, this entails simply making certain that the helmet surface is smooth. What you send to me is what I will paint.  I do not fill in rust pits. I do not weld cracks. I do not fill in bullet holes or reshape helmets that have suffered grievous damage from being run-over, blown-up, burned, melted or that have fallen victim to calamities either natural or man-made.

These are high quality water transfer decals with excellent graphics. These decals come in a set of two for early war helmets. If you are applying them to a later war helmet, you will want to omit the use of the party or national color shield.

Decal application instructions: Place the decals in a bowl of warm water for 20-30 seconds. remove them from the water and slide them off of the backing paper onto the helmet surface. Blot dry with a paper towel and allow to fully air-dry for a few hours. After they are dry, you may want to spray on a thin layer of clear flat lacquer to seal them.

"German Helmets inc" does not apply decals. The buyer is responsible for applying the decals as once the decals are applied, the helmet becomes ineligible for return.

 A. B. C.

                 A. SS "Second pattern" Runes with Party shield   AVAILABLE

                 B. Wehrmacht eagle with national colors shield  AVAILABLE

                  C. Luftwaffe eagle with national colors shield  AVAILABLE

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Testimonials sent directly to me:

"...Got the helmet today. Its perfect! Fits great, looks really good, I'm 100 percent pleased with the work. Thank you so much. I will highly recommend you to everyone I know. Wish I had done this months ago instead of messing around with repros, live and learn I guess. Again thank you so much."...Jason     

"...I received the m35 helmet today and I am impressed! Your passion for accuracy is evident in the quality. Quick turn around even after refinishing it to texture field-gray! Pleasure doing business with you and look forward to future dealings." - Dan

"...Got the helmet and it looks great. Thanks for the fast service. I will
give my recommendation on your products to anyone really interested in
obtaining a great helmet, Thanks Ken" - Randy

"...Got the helmets last week.. for your outstanding service and quick replies alone you stand among or just simply at the top of the list for vendors of German helmets I'd recommend to others. I'm very happy with my new m42 shell with my old liner in it, but I'm most pleased with the m40! I wear it all the time and cant wait to go to my next event with it! Thank you VERY much!' - Darran

"... I am now the proud owner of an  M-35 restored by Ken of German Helmets inc. Cannot believe how fast it was delivered- from Michigan to Australia in just over a week! Outstanding quality with fantastic paint work, your passion evident by the attention to detail. Your website service and quality craftsmanship have set extremely high standards of which you should be proud..." - Alex

"...I am very pleased with the M40 helmet you sent. The color and texture are perfect. I can't believe that you sent this out on Friday and it arrived on my door step the next day in Arizona. Now that is what I call excellent customer service. Thanks again and I definitely will be sending you my M42 shell for finishing in the near future - Rich

"...Just wanted to let you know that I received the helmet yesterday and that I am pleased beyond words at the appearance and quality of this item. After seeing a few in militaria shops around my area in comparison, your helmet stands above all of them. The liner is top quality and very well crafted and the same goes for the chinstrap. Last but not least, the paint texture and color are amazing to look at and I am proud to own an item that stands out as much as this does. My wife was even impressed by the looks of the helmet-That is saying quite a lot! I'd also like to comment on the speedy delivery of this item. I received it 2 days after payment!   You are a top notch person  to deal with who I can tell gives great detail to  producing a  top quality - authentic to the times German helmet.  I will be back!! "- James
 

"...I had just received my restored M-35 helmet today from German Helmets, Inc., and I must say, that your attention to detail, correct color/ texture is truly amazing.  Aside from my purchasing original helmets from you in the past, and wanting to purchase a restored helmet out of curiosity, and in comparison to an original helmet from my collection, I'm nearly at a loss for words in trying to describe just how original this helmet really appears, it's nothing short of exceptional in every way!  Thank you for the great site, exceptional work, and superior items that you offer, "I'll be back !" - Bill

"....Received my M42 helmet today. First of all, let me say "Thank You" for an excellent job. It far surpassed what I expected! Secondly, you surprised me on the shipping time, I expected a week or so not a few days!! I look forward with ordering from you in the future." - John

"...Excellent job done on the helmet you worked on for me. When it was delivered today, I was excited and when I saw the finished product, I was elated!!! I give you an A+++++ to the 10th degree!!! Thanks Ken."- Steve

"...Ken Thank you I received helmet it is wonderful... You do a great job and it looks great and authentically restored)))) keep up good work))) -John

"...I got the helmet that I ordered from you this morning. Thanks for the superb work and speedy delivery" -Roger

"... I have gotten my helmet in the post today. Thank you for fast delivery to France. I am very happy with the appearance of this M42 helmet. In France, we do not have such a service as the kind that you offer. Many thanks to you." -Jean-Claude

"...I have just received my helmet and I am writing to let you know how pleased I am with it. You do really good work and I will be ordering again very soon." -William

"...received the helmet   today and it looks GREAT!  Many thanks again.  I definitely will be ordering more things from you in the future.  Your prices are good and your an honest man."-  Wayne

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