Description
This is a 1960s US Coast Guard Cutter Sandy Hook, Fort Hancock, New Jersey lighter by Vulcan. It has factory engraving and a factory-applied enamel logo of ship with bow numbers (can't quite read them). The reverse side has Lieutenant Commander insignia with an "A" at the center.
VINTAGE:Circa 1960s.
SIZE:About 1-1/2" in width by 2-1/4" in height and about 1/2" in depth.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chrome-plated brass with blue, white and gray paint. Factory engraving and factory applied logo and insignia.
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:VULCAN, PO BOX 32525 S.F. CALIF. JAPAN.
ITEM NOTES:This lighter is part of a large collection that I have accumulated over the last 15 years. I will be selling more of this collection over the next few months. VEX07 SDJX10/14
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): Light wear overall. Light wear and small ding to enamel.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.