Original Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of a Korean-made lighter with a map of Vietnam and the insignia of the Republic of Korea’s Armed Forces, presented by Lt. General Chae Myung Shin, Commander of ROK forces in Vietnam. On the reverse, a soldier’s name has been carved into the front, Cran Crung Dung.

This lighter is still in great shape, with a maker’s mark on the bottom A B C SUNMY INCHON KOREA. The inscriptions on the lighter are all still in great condition and are very legible. This is a phenomenal lighter that requires a lot more research! Don’t miss out! It will need another flint and some fluid to make it work again, but it comes more than ready for display and further research!

During the Vietnam War South Korean President Park Chung Hee asked to participate in the Many Flags program and sent military units into Vietnam, despite opposition from both the Assembly and the public. In exchange, the United States agreed to reimburse additional military budgets to South Korea to help modernize its armed forces, totaling about a billion dollars.

The three main units deployed to Vietnam were the ROKMC's Blue Dragon Brigade, ROKA Capital Division and the White Horse Division. Various South Korean special forces units were also deployed. The Republic of Korea Army's Tactical Area of Responsibility was the southern half of the I Corps. The ROKMC was deployed with the I Corps, alongside U.S. Marines.