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This is a circa early 1950s Penguin lighter for the United States Navy USS Carbonero SS-33The front of the lighter has a great enameled medallion showing a fish wielding two missiles and the reverse has a brass dolphins insignia.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1950s.
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:HIGH QUALITY LIGHTER PENGUIN NO. 19531 JAPAN.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEX95 L/SABEX1/11
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The lighter shows some areas of light to medium wear and has some scuffing and a very small dent on the top of the cover.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.