This picture shows the 57 stamped in the liner.
The helmets were made in three sizes: (III) small 55/56, (II) medium 57/58, (I) large 59/61
You can clearly see that the liner is painted in a different color then the shell, this means the helmet is actually in its original pre war condition.
After the ware the liner was placed within the shell before painting so it would have the same color as the shell.
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There is also a number in the front, at the inside B 17
B = SMV Smalteria e Metallurgia Veneta s.p.a. di Bassano del Grappa
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