Description
This is a 1946 Zippo lighter engraved in Seoul, Korea for a United States soldier. The lighter shows a tranquil mountainside scene on one side and a fabulous dragon on the other beneath the initials M.E.E. The 1946 Zippo model has a nickel insert and steel three-part hinge.
VINTAGE:Circa 1946 (Occupation Period).
SIZE:Approximately 2-3/16" height and 1-1/2" width and " in thickness.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chrome-plated brass, nickel insert.
ATTACHMENT:Hinge.
MARKINGS:ZIPPO MFG. CO. BRADFORD PA. ZIPPO PAT. 2032695 MADE IN U.S.A. on bottom and on insert.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX12 LAFEX3/12 SAFEX2/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The lighter shows very light wear only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.