Graham Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) 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....:-) Edited October 13, 2011 by wdbikemad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 wdbikemad Thank you for a very helpful reply. Now how can I get a BSI kite mark on mine so that I can wear it on my bike? Cheers, Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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