German WWII M42 Steel Helmet- Stahlhelm 42 WW2 M1942- Extra Large Shell- Size 70

Short version: Perfect. No complaints. Well done and well executed. This is the one you want, especially if you're a member of the plus-size head club. Highly recommend.Less Short Version: This is the third repro helmet I've purchased from IMA, and I was prepared for it to have the same issues as the other two (M-35 & M-16), which I discussed very thoroughly in my reviews of those helmets.Talk about pleasantly surprised! The helmet shell is excellent (as were the shells on the M-35 & M-16); the matte finish feld-grau paint does NOT scratch off with a fingernail (although it is the same shade as the feld-grau paint used on the East German M-56 helmet), and the liner and suspension were properly assembled and carefully installed.This is the exact quality you'd expect based on IMA's glowing description, and I'm very pleased that at last the actual product meets the manufacturer's hype.This is probably the best repro M-42 your hard-earned dollars can buy, especially in an XL size 70.

Yeah, It was a bit big when I got it but I realized that the way the leather liner was tied could adjust the size, Very nice product and a great addition to my WWII display collection. Paint job was solid but the wrong color for what I wanted. I knew that when I purchased it though, I'll sand it down to paint it black, If you are O.K. with a green/gray color then no more fuss. Great reproduction! 5 stars!

One of the pins that holds the liner in was fairly loose.

son was very happy

A great helmet but unfortunately it was slightly to large for me, fits others perfectly. Still giving it 5 stars because it looks amazing.

Very nice addition to the collection. Once decals are in place it will look great next the US, British, Russian, and Japanese helmets on the display.

Fit as expected, arrived on time, very well made shell, nice attention to details such as date/location stamps, -2 stars because "rivets" were more akin to steel "brads," and the strap was fairly thin leather.

exactly the way i pictured it to be. no problems with it or anything, brand new. its a bit big for my head, but thats just my fault :( product is perfect