The chinstrap was of poor quality, and does not actually function, and even more disappointing was the general asymmetry of the helmet.

I had been looking at this hat for quite some time and finally just had to have it. My head size is 7 3/8 so it just fits snuggly. Very light-weight and appears to be very well made, just like an original I presume. I do have to agree with others that the chin strap looks "ok" and actually is functional but is not of the quality I would prefer. I'm thinking of taking the hat into a leather works shop to see what they could do. Otherwise the hat is very fun and I'm not disappointed in finally making the purchase. I also have the Safari Jacket and they go perfect together. Very sporting you know!

Lovely, lightweight helmet. Perfect for cosplaying and safari-ing (sp?).

Living in the Florida Panhandle in the Summer, you can understand the old adage that "Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the noonday sun..." But some of us must be outside in the middle of the day regardless of the weather, and now I know how the redcoats were able to persevere, and conquer, from Cairo to Calcutta and the Cape... The quality, workmanship and durability of this product are only surpassed by its comfort and elan! Instead of swimming in my own sweat I am now sheltering in my own shade, and paying homage to the "Men of Harlech" in the 24th Regiment of Foot! Three cheers and a tiger for Historical Emporium! Huzzah!

I had been looking for a hat that provides the benefits this one does. I am adjusting it to be a school booster statement. It works perfect. I thank you for your site and the products you provide. I may be ble to use others int he future.

Hi, I bought this helmet by accident. I actually wanted the safari hat. I'm buying the hat to wear while driving my hot rod roadster. I'll be ordering the correct hat soon. But, I wanted to say that everyone that I've shown the Pith Helmet to says that it's really cool and that I need to get some pinstriping on it. And, so I shall keep it and have that done. It's good quality and has the all important chin strap. You probably never thought your stuff would find a home in a hot rod, huh? Chili Phil

Good construction, size really not large enough for 7 5/8, but removed sweat band and helmet fit fine

Looks better than expected. I wear a 7 5/8 hat so is a little small for me. fixed that by cutting the sweat band and putting mole skin in it. Other wise great item. wonderful store, great customer service and shipping.

Helmet is a very good copy and better made than some others I have seen. And the price is lower than others I have seen. Well worth the money.

This British colonial era pith helmet is authentic, well made and was reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

Let me start off by saying, I have a big head. I give this four starts, rather than five, not through any fault of it's own, but rather, that it simply does not come in my hat size (7 3/4) however, that being said, I should point out, that there is a solution for larger head sizes, and it has little to do with that horrible idea of simply wearing it higher on the head. I discovered, that the inner hat band is merely buttoned in, and if one decided to take the few minutes to unbutton it, one would find that the helmet fits the larger heads just fine, and quite comfortably, as the lining of the helmet is rather splendid. I will warn, for those with long hair, the the rivets will sometimes pull a bit upon removal of the helmet, but, proper fashion was never meant to be completely painless after all. All in all, this is exactly what I need for the "Explorer's Club" at ConDorCon.

Great helmet perfect for the Australia IRONFEST this year the theme is "The Lost Worlds"

For the money, this helmet is well worth the investment. As the other reviews stated, the leather band and buckle are not of the highest quality, but for my purposes they look great. No one will even notice. My hat size is 7 3/8 so I had to cut the back off of the hat band to fit, but it still is comfortable and the fit is just right. It might be able to accommodate a couple of hat sizes more, but that would likely require removal of the whole band. The color is great and the exterior fabric is nicely stitched and stretched evenly without any pull lines. The cap at the top is fabric covered vented metal. A fantastic purchase.

I like this helmet a lot. I would have given it 5 stars, but again, as I am finding when decorative/incidental leather work is involved with HE products, corners are cut. Leather quality and hardware (buckle, snap, etc.) could be, I'd be willing to bet, improved significantly for another $15. And I'd be glad to pay that, especially since the starting price is so reasonable. The adjusting hardware on the chin strap can be easily bent with two fingers, so I'm guessing it is meant to be ornamental and not utilitarian. Inside the crown the brown leather straps forming the web for fitting the wearer's head are linked together in the center with a fraying piece of white string--at first glance I thought it was an attachment for a price tag. As mere costume for stage or party, this is fine, and I have no complaints. But HE's clothing is of a higher caliber, one that makes it actually wearable, and that is what makes me a customer. I just wish a bit more of that ethic were applied to the accessories.