This is the latest addition to my small collection.

The seller said the MSG on the front stands for Maine State Guard. The blue paint looks similar to some of the Belgian Brodies, but I don’t feel like this a military paint job at all. The underside is OD, but may have been repainted as well, but I’m not sure. The liner looks like an M17/MkI liner, but with the felt pad and round rivets on the chinstrap brackets, I’m identifying it as an American M17.

Does anyone feel like they can confirm or deny my identification of this helmet? Don’t worry about upsetting me, I would rather know what it truly is, rather than think it’s something its not.

Also, how do I get the blue paint off? I’d like to restore it to the original OD green.

Oh, and the rippling along the brim, is that normal for early Brodies?

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