J. Anderson Collection
J. Anderson Collection

Trieste U.S. Troops (TRUST)

Following World War II, the Free Territory of Trieste, a sovereign state located on the Adriatic Sea between Italy and Yugoslavia, was divided into two zones of occupation:  Zone A was administered by the US and Britain, and Zone B by Yugoslavia.  Trieste United States Troops (TRUST) and British Element Trieste Forces (BETFOR) made up the Allied contingent, serving from 1947 to 1954.  TRUST forces withdrew in 1954 when a treaty gave Zone A to Italy and Zone B to Yugoslavia.  The TRUST forces were primarily made up of elements from the 88th Infantry Division.

Helmet liner worn by a Chicago veteran of the 281st MP Company in Trieste.

TRUST helmet liner worn by a Texas veteran of the 351st Infantry Regiment.

TRUST helmet liner with glossy parade finish and theater-made 351st DUI attached to the front.

TRUST veteran's Ike jacket
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281st MP Company veteran grouping. This set consists of a parade-modified M43 jacket with flat-sewn pockets, Sam Browne set with whistle and pistol lanyards, wooden stick, MP armband, white ascot and gloves, French-made trousers, M48 boots with white ceremonial laces, and a nicely-painted M1 helmet liner. The 281st MP served in Trieste as part of TRUST from 1947-1954.