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British Helmets


Graham

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Hi

Basic question : were the British Army helmets issued to troops in WW1 and WW2 (the Brodie type/shape) the metal part all one size? I ask because I bought a liner to suit my big head for my WW2(?) helmet - it seems to stick out below the rim and I cannot make the 'P' shaped rubber spacers fit with the thick part towards the interior of the helmet. Hope this makes sense - I look forward to your replies, thanks. Graham

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The WW1 and WW2 soup bowl-shaped helmet shells were all one size........the WW2 liners were made up to size 7 & 3/4........

 

According to official sources, the very large sizes (7 & 1/2 upwards) lacked some or all of the rubber buffers.....I fear that the repro liners are made to the standard size wartime spec rather than accomodating the larger sizes....so a little personal modification methinks....

 

Don't worry too much about the liner protruding beneath the helmet body....I have large-size originals that do the same.....a flush-fitting was only achieved in the smaller sizes....

 

Para, DR & RAC pattern helmet shells were made in 2 sizes, the larger shell for sizes above 7 & 1/2....:-)

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