Original U.S. Vietnam War Zippo Style Lighter by Penguin -Engraved Vung Tau NCO Open Mess 1967/68 Original Items
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Original U.S. Vietnam War Zippo Style Lighter by Penguin -Engraved Vung Tau NCO Open Mess 1967/68

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  • Original Item: Lighters could be customized with regimental cyphers and engravings, and were purchased by GIs returning home as a memento of their military service in the specific theatre of operation.


    This lighter is engraved to Vung Tau, NCO Open Mess 67-68. The rear has an engraved map of Vietnam, showing the country and major cities.


    The lighter itself is a windproof Zippo-style made in Japan by Penguin, a common manufacturer used for personalized lighters from the Vietnam War.



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