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This is a beautiful near mint and unfired circa 1967 United States Navy ship Zippo lighter for the USS Vega AF-59, Service Squadron Launched April 28, 1955, the Vega was a stores ship that operated in Vietnam at this time. This lighter was factory-engraved.
VINTAGE:Circa 1967.
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 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. MDEX14 LAGEX5/14 SeVBBJX07/31/22
CONDITION:9+ (Near Mint-): The lighter is unfired and near mint.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.