Possible Seabee construction helmet

[robinb]

 

Not mine yet, but the owner was OK with me posting it for opinions. Reportedly came from a Seabee's estate. The anchor, lightning bolt insignia is on both sides, and a large letter F on the front.

[Salvage Sailor]

Looks like a yardbird (shipyard) hardhat to me.  Very similar to the one I wore, same color and same fiberglass material for the shell.

 

This could easily be a CB or USN worn hardhat and the insignia could be custom made by the Sailor, not necessarily for a specific unit.

[robinb]

So you're thinking more of a stateside yard worker, i.e. loading ships? I tend to agree. I've been looking at pictures on line all afternoon and only see them at ship yards stateside. But nothing has turned up with that insignia so far.

[Salvage Sailor]

Right & Right, it's 100% an USN Anchor and the red lightning bolt embellishment is (?)

 

Any idea of his unit?  There's a lot more to CB's than Construction Battalions (Port, Cargo, Transport, etc. etc.)

[robinb]

Got it from an estate sale promoter. Don't know who owned it originally. 

[shadawg]

i'd also tend to agree civilian shipyard worker, or even merchant sailor