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Modification Size DR Helmet

Hi guys
I've been looking for a DR helmet for a long time. Unfortunately, the few offered helmet are always offered in very small sizes. I need size 60cm (7 3/8). The reproduction for sof would also be discontinued. Currently I am considering whether to get a cheap helmet and then modify it. Does it make sense? Can I just remove some padding? Or better not? Alternatively, I would be happy about an offer for a matching helmet of course.
Greetings from germany

email (option): sir-vincent@web.de

Re: Modification Size DR Helmet

As far as I know a few sizes helmet used the same steel outer helmet size. The thickness of the padding varied to create the different size. I know that people remove some of the padding to get a bigger size helmet. The large sizes are getting hard to find and expensive.

Henk

email (option): ahum@quicknet.nl

Re: Modification Size DR Helmet

Hi. I have successfully altered mine to a larger size by carefully removing some of the padding, do it a small amount at a time as it is more difficult to replace than to remove. Good luck.

Re: Modification Size DR Helmet

Thank you for the info. Then I'll look for the right helmet and try it.

Re: Modification Size DR Helmet

Removing the padding helps a bit, but the leather size around your head stays the same..

I have a Canadian DR helmet size 7 3/4 which is actual too big for me.
I'm willing to swap it for a size 7 1/2. I also have a 7 1/4 which fits, but is very tight.
The helmet is in perfect condition, the leather is a big thicker then the British BMB helmets.
The helmet is not for sale, only swapping.

Re: Modification Size DR Helmet

Up to 7 3/8 the outer shell sizes were smaller than from 7 1/2 and upwards

Regards,

Sven

email (option): snvosselman@gmail.com

Re: Modification Size DR Helmet

Hi
Indeed large sizes are very difficult to find. I searched for months for a BMB in 7 1/4 or 7 1/2 but only found 6 3/4 or 7 on ebay or in military surplus. I asked SOF, they don't sell reproductions anymore, probably because DR helmets are not enough interesting for them, the DR public beeing too small. At last I found a 1942 BMB 7 1/2 but for 250 euros (average price for smaller sizes: 150 euros) at a surplus store in Normandy. They know these sizes are rare, so prices rise...
Maybe you can find more easily a belgian post-war one, and at more decent prices (they are exactly the same as the BMB's)
Checkpoint militaria has some coming in regularly

https://www.checkpoint-militaria.com/en_GB/c-3717583-2/helmets/

Good luck
Jean-Marc

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