The M18 helmet liner is similar to the M17 liner but with the D-ring attached to the band for affixing the carbine buckle chinstrap.  These are the most exact, hight quality reproduction M18 German helmet liners and chinstraps available today.  These are custom made in Europe and manufactured just like the originals including pads, pillows, steel band and the correct tie string. The leather pads are crimped into the steel liner band ilike the originals. These can be used in any WWI German or Austrian helmets.  These are available for size 64 and 66 helmet shells.

• German WWI combat helmet shells and liners were produced in seven sizes.  German liners do not adjust like US helmet liners. The sizing system for German combat helmets is based on the shell size (circumference) of the inside of the shell. These were generally issued in sizes:  60, 62, 64, 66, 68. 

• The M17 liners have steel liner band with three leather pads and no chinstrap.  The liner band corresponds to the helmet shell, leather pads have removable pillows that can me adjusted based on the head size.  These liners will normally accommodate at least two head sizes (see size chart.)   Liners will not fit in helmets with a smaller shell size then the outer band size.

• So, if you are purchasing a liner for your helmets, YOU MUST KNOW THE SHELL SIZE to get the correct liners.

Helmet Liner Size Table