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ARTIFACT:
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.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
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.
