Red Devil Posted August 27, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 27, 2017 Greetings! I found this one recently and am very excited to share it. This is one of the early occupation-era units that I collect and I was lucky to see this one surface. The insignia is for the TRUST troops stationed in Trieste, Italy from 1947-1954 and largely drawn from the 88th Infantry Division. This Westinghouse liner wears a heavy coat of varnish over the paint, which has yellowed over the years. The residue seen on the crown is from the leather sweatband of another helmet liner that was stacked on top of it for a long time. Inside the liner and strap are in impeccable shape and neatly named to the veteran. His obit indicates WWII and KW service, a Purple Heart, and retirement from the Army in 1965. Certainly not one seen every day. All comments and feedback always most welcomed! Link to post Share on other sites
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Stony Posted August 27, 2017 Share #3 Posted August 27, 2017 Real nice! Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted August 27, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 27, 2017 Agree really nice and as stated not often seen. Link to post Share on other sites
patches Posted August 27, 2017 Share #5 Posted August 27, 2017 Excellent indeed. Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnie Posted August 27, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 27, 2017 Outstanding liner. Ronnie Link to post Share on other sites
B24AT6 Posted August 27, 2017 Share #7 Posted August 27, 2017 I love that liner, congrats on the great find! Link to post Share on other sites
Red Devil Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted August 27, 2017 Thank you all for the positive comments! Link to post Share on other sites
anton67 Posted August 28, 2017 Share #9 Posted August 28, 2017 Very nice! Link to post Share on other sites
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