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ARTIFACT:
Cool circa 1956 – 1958 Nike Ajax (MIM-3) Missile Vulcan lighter from Fort Bliss, Texas - Medium Altitude Missile Department. The lighter shows an enameled disc with longitude and latitude lines within the letter "A" – the center line of the 'A' is a missile and below reads: "JAX". The reverse reads: "MEDIUM ALTITUDE MISSILE DEPT FORT BLISS TEXAS" and the bottom of the lighter reads: "VULCAN P.O. BOX 3252 S.F. CALIF. MADE IN JAPAN".
VINTAGE:
Circa 1956-1958
SIZE:
Approximately 2-1/4" x 1-1/2"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Chromed-brass, enamel, wick
ATTACHMENT:
Hinged lid
MARKINGS:
"VULCAN P.O. BOX 3252 S.F. CALIF. MADE IN JAPAN"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX15 LABEX12/16
CONDITION:
6- (Fine): The lighter shows heavy wear, much of the enameled details remain intact, overall fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.