Original British WWII Brodie Helmet - 3rd U.S. Engineer Special Brigade British Machine Guns The brass hat badge is

The brass hat badge is that of the Royal Artillery

Receiver area retains some of its factory bluing

each Modelo 21 Helmet comes complete with Spanish Brass Eagle Helmet Badge

We made the rest of the trip without incident

but of post war manufacture

Original British WWII Brodie Helmet - 3rd U.S. Engineer Special Brigade British Machine Guns The brass hat badge isOriginal 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