Came in excellent Shape, and was a much better quality than expected, for SCA people on a budget this was perfect.(added 10/6)So after using this helmet for about two weeks in combat, recommendations for modification.The clasp, figure out a way to get it riveted or replace it, it took a direct shot the rivet popped and it wont stay. That or weld it.More air, get some more holes drilled into the mask.Vision, so you are aware your peripheral vision is awesome, but looking down is pretty much impossible.If you don't have an aventail you are going to have a difficult time keeping the visor shut.But other than that still a great buy.I bought this bascinet as a cost effective SCA helmet because of the gauge thickness and design. The helmet itself is solid and well made. The brass aventail attachment eyelets look nice and work well. The visor and lock thing were a bit wiggly, but I tinkered around with them for a while and got them to work right. All in all, I'd say it was worth the price. A decent helmet. (Just be sure to get a large size, the small is tiny! I originally got a small and had to exchange it.)