Nice Korean Occupation Period US Army PX Lighter with Paua Shell Inlay Dragon
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Nice Korean Occupation Period US Army PX Lighter with Paua Shell Inlay Dragon

Code: uapg30002px


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful Korean Occupation (or possibly Korean War) period United States Army "PX" lighter decorated in-country with a beautiful paua shell inlay. The front displays the original owner's initials and a terrific dragon and the reverse reads KOREA and shows a hut. Lighters such as these were nicknamed "PX" for Post Exchange, a serviceman's go-to store for necessities and "luxuries" alike.

VINTAGE: Circa 1945-1953.

SIZE: Approximately 2-1/4" in height and 1-1/2" in width and 9/16" in thickness.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Painted steel, paua shell inlay.

ATTACHMENT: Hinge.

MARKINGS: W.J.K. initials.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a US Korean Occupation period lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEX14 LADEX3/14 SADJX6/16

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The lighter shows some light abrasions.

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