Great Late 1960s Flying Tiger Airlines Promo Lighter by Penguin 3rd Issue, Type II Logo
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Great Late 1960s Flying Tiger Airlines Promo Lighter by Penguin 3rd Issue, Type II Logo

Code: z99oli90003f


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a great late 1960s promotional lighter by Penguin for Flying Tigers Airlines. Flying Tigers Airlines, originally the Flying Tiger Line, began in 1945 as the first commercial air cargo company in the US and later became military charter outfit until 1989. The enameled logo is a winged wheel with a capital T at the center, beautifully enameled in red and blue. The T is surrounded by a circular border similar to a camera shutter. It is in the 3rd Issue, Type II logo design.

VINTAGE: Circa late 1960s.

SIZE: Approximately 2-1/4" height and 1-1/2" width and _" in thickness.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome-plated brass with enamel, nickel insert.

ATTACHMENT: Hinge.

MARKINGS: HIGH QUALITY LIGHTER "PENGUIN" NO. 11957 JAPAN on bottom.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX12 LADEX3/12 SADEX11/12

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The lighter shows only light wear with some small areas of tarnish on the wings.

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