Original British WWII Brodie Helmet - 3rd U.S. Engineer Special Brigade British Machine Guns but of post war manufacture

but of post war manufacture

For that reason

Receiver area retains some of its factory bluing

We made the rest of the trip without incident

The brass hat badge is that of the Royal Artillery

Original British WWII Brodie Helmet - 3rd U.S. Engineer Special Brigade British Machine Guns but of post war manufactureOriginal Item: One Only. This is a British WWII Brodie helmet used by an American soldier who served in the 533rd Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment, 3rd U. S. Engineer Special Brigade. Engineer special brigades were amphibious forces of the United States Army developed during World War II. Initially designated engineer amphibian brigades, the first four brigades were redesignated ESBs in 1943. At the onset of direct American involvement in World War