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This is a circa 1955-1956 Wellington lighter for the United States Army 246th Transport Company (AAM) Army Aviation at Chofu-Sendal, Japan. The reverse of the lighter has an enameled medallion showing a plane flying past a majestic mountain peak.
VINTAGE:Circa 1955-1956.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/4" height and 1-1/2" width and 1/2" thickness.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chrome-plated brass, brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Hinge.
MARKINGS:BOX 1064 WELLINGTON TOKYO JAPAN.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay RBJL94 LAAEX1/11
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The lighter shows some small spots of moderate wear on both sides.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.