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This is a near mint and unfired circa 1966 United States Navy ship Zippo lighter for the USS Kawashiwi AO-14Launched December 11, 1954, the Kawashiwi was an oiler that served in South Vietnam between 1965 and 196This lighter was factory-engraved.
VINTAGE:Circa 1966.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/4" height and 1-1/2" width and 1/2" in thickness.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chrome-plated brass, painted details.
ATTACHMENT:Hinge.
MARKINGS:IIII ZIPPO ยจ IIII BRADFORD PA PAT. 2517191 on bottom.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a 1960s United States Navy ship lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VFJX14 LCBEX5/14 SeCGJX10/15
CONDITION:9+ (Near Mint-): The lighter is near mint.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.