Description
This is a wonderful World War II cigarette PX (post exchange) lighter. It was personalized by a soldier with the United States Army 9th Coast Artillery Harbor Defenses of Boston, who engraved it with the initials RHL within a diamond, a dog, and the coat of arms of the 9th. The hinge has a great period repair.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/8" in height x 1-1/2" in width x 1/2" in depth.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Green crackle paint on steel.
ATTACHMENT:To be carried in pocket to light up your smokes.
MARKINGS:PARK engraved inside lighter.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a WWII lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJX12 LAFEX11/12 SeVBAJX04/11/23
CONDITION:6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The lighter has some small areas of moderate wear; period repair to hinge.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.