1950s USS Aeolus (ARC-3) Lighter by Perma-Pic
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1950s USS Aeolus (ARC-3) Lighter by Perma-Pic

Code: oli50003arc
$49.00


Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s Perma-Pic lighter for the United States Navy USS Aeolus ARC-3. Formerly an attack cargo ship named the Turandot, the Aeolus was rechristened in 1954 as a cable repair ship. The front of the lighter shows a black and silver photographic image of the ship.

VINTAGE: Circa mid- to late 1950s.

SIZE: Approximately 2-1/4" height and 1-7/16" width and 1/2" thickness.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome-plated brass, printed aluminum insert.

ATTACHMENT: Hinge.

MARKINGS: MADE IN JAPAN FOR PERMA-PIC NEW HOPE, PA. PL600.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJL96 LDIX1/11

CONDITION: 7- (Very Fine-): The lighter shows overall light wear but there is a corner of the ship's picture that is missing.

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