Russian WWII Soviet M36 SSh-36 Steel Helmet

I bought this helmet in hopes it would be a copy of the size 4 SSh36. The helmet arrived quickly from IMA and was well packed.I compared the helmet to the two 36s I own; a size 1 and a size 3. The shell matched well with the two original shells, but the size is for a 3, about 71/4" head size. Original 36's, Sizes 1-3 are common on the internet, so if you are buying for a collection, look around. If you are in the market for reenacting, this would work with a new paint job , and replacement liner.To be honest if IMA had copied a size 4 helmet I would of bought like three.As for the liner, after market liners are available, which do a better job of re-creating the liner.Would be nice if as an option IMA would offer a size 4 unpainted with no liner.

This is a nice helmet, but the liner seems a bit cheap, and its a bit big on me(I have 7 3/8 hat size.) Over all, however, it is a well made repro for the price.