1950s Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 1st Fighter Wing Marville, France Lighter by Penguin
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1950s Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 1st Fighter Wing Marville, France Lighter by Penguin

Code: oli50001rcaf


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s Penguin lighter for the Royal Canadian Air Force 1st Fighter Wing at Marville, France. The front of the lighter has a splendid enameled medallion bearing the RCAF motto: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA (Through Adversity to the Stars).

VINTAGE: Circa 1950s.

SIZE: Approximately 2-1/4" height and 1-1/2" width and 1/2" thickness.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome-plated brass, brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Hinge.

MARKINGS: HIGH QUALITY LIGHTER PENGUIN NO. 19531 JAPAN.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJL95 LDEX1/11 SeFJX5/15

CONDITION: 6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The lighter shows some areas of moderate wear on both sides and the cover is a bit loose and has a chip on the fron.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.