1965 USN Destroyer USS Bausell DD-845 Zippo Lighter
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1965 USN Destroyer USS Bausell DD-845 Zippo Lighter

Code: usnpg60845dd


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE IN THE OFFICE Through TUESDAY 09/16,

AFTER That Date, We Will Be OUT OF THE OFFICE from WEDNESDAY 09/17 until TUESDAY OCTOBER 7th!!

Ron Will Be OUT OF THE OFFICE from WEDNESDAY 09/10 until FRIDAY OCTOBER 10th!!

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We look forward to serving your collecting needs, Ron & Kanae

ARTIFACT: This is a 1965 Zippo lighter for the United States Navy destroyer USS Bausell (DD-845), named for Lewis K. Bausell, a Marine killed in action during World War II. The Bausell was commissioned February 7, 1946 and served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The lighter shows the insignia for DesRon (Destroyer Squadron) 5: Bausell sailed in the 1966 Far East Cruise with the 5th. She was decommissioned May 30, 1978.

VINTAGE: Circa 1965.

SIZE: Approximately 2-3/16" height and 1-1/2" width and ½" in thickness.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome-plated brass, painted details, nickel insert.

ATTACHMENT: Hinge.

MARKINGS: BRADFORD PA. ZIPPO ¨ PAT. 2517191 on bottom with one dot to the left of the 'Z'; FOR BEST RESULTS USE ZIPPO FLINTS AND FLUID ZIPPO MFG. CO. BRADFORD, PA MADE IN U.S.A. ZIPPO PAT. 2517191¨ on insert.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Zippo lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX13 LABEX3/13 SABEX7/16

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The lighter shows some light wear and minor abrasions.

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