Early Vietnam Era US Navy USS Shelton (DD-790) Lighter by Marksman

This is an early Vietnam War era Marksman lighter for the United States Navy USS Shelton destroyer (DD-790), a ship named for an Ensign Shelton who died in the Battle of Midway. The front of the lighter has a brightly enameled ship's crest.

Circa early Vietnam War.

Approximately 2-3/8" height and 1-1/4" width and 3/8" thickness.

Chrome-plated with enamel.

Hinge.

MARKSMAN TRADEMARK NUMBER XP-1508 (?) DESIGN JAPAN.

This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay REL93 LDEX1/11

6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The lighter shows some light abrasions and very small spots of pitting on front and on reverse, along with small rust spots.

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