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

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.

Circa 1945-1953.

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

Painted steel, paua shell inlay.

Hinge.

W.J.K. initials.

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

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

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