I can't quite tell what the object is, perhaps you can explain?

By the way, as a whole the render looks great, i'd just like to understand exactly what it is

the object is a helmet, if you look at my sbs there are a few more renders

Author, this is quite an interesting chop, your steps 3 and 4 show the great modeling you did, but in the final image, they're all covered up, not showing. The straps are great - I hope they're leather! But the material for the top of the helmet looks too contemporary, not sure what it is. I like the glass view window on the front, and the little steam stack on the rear, it would be great to see some steam! Maybe try a wood texture for the helmet top, with some brass and leather accents - and then I'll want to order one!