helmet sizes

[murf]

if i'm buying a size 59 liner, what shell size should i be looking for, and how do you measure for a shell?
come to think of it, how do you measure a shell?

this stems from recently buying an 'original refurbished helmet' from SOF, which i'm rapidly starting to suspect is anything but.
cheers

[MP44]

Muuurf,

I suggest you take a look at this link, and the site in general for that matter;

[url]http://www.german-helmets.com/COMB ... ystems.htm

[pzrwest]

for a 59 liner you need a 66 size shell. a 68 shell will take a 60 and 61 liner

[murf]

cheers folks, so how do i check an actual shell size?
simply measure aroud the fold on the skirt?

[murf]

sadly, stamps are illegible as it is a refurbished effort.
but at least i now know the correct sizes to ask for on my next purchase,
cheers

[murf]

Post a pic and i should be able to guess it.

that would involve digital cameras and pc knowledge beyond my means, and the 6yr old son is in bed so he aint a help!
cheers for the answers, the magic measurement is...68.

i need a smaller lid methink

[pzrwest]

you can put a 59 liner in a 68 shell all you do is put 1 or 2 flat washers between the shell and the liner where they rivits got through. try one washer if still too loose try 2 washers at each rivit hole

[murf]

the existing liner is fitted like that, but the helmet appears rediculousy large.
back to plan A, replace the bugger

[Franz repper]

The Finnish army are selling off there stock of German helmets from the 50s look just like the real thing and cost 50 e approx

[Pug42]

Can you put up a link to this Franz? Ta.

[Franz repper]

Had a look there is no web site there is some one on E bay who sells them take a look his user name is krads540 have a look if you want i will try to get some for you