1960s US Air Force Security Service (USAFSS) Lighter by Crest-Craft
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This is a circa 1960s Crest-Craft lighter for the United States Air Force Security Service, which operated from 1948 to 1979 as an intelligence branch. The front of the lighter has an enameled USAFSS emblem, upon which is displayed a globe, a thunderbolt, a winged foot and a sword and shield.
VINTAGE:Circa 1960s.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/4" height and 1-3/16" width and 3/8" thickness.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chrome-plated brass, brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Hinge.
MARKINGS:CREST-CRAFT JAPAN.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. REX94 LCIX1/11 SCIX2/12
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The lighter shows hardly any wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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