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Viet Nam Zippo Lighter, 1968.   [See above pictures.  Click on picture to enlarge]

Although originally chrome plated, this lighter shows that it is solid brass due to intense wear and activity by owner.  This is a class A Viet Nam War Relic.  It is exquisite.

The front is inscribed:

VIET NAM

DONG HA

 

 

68-69

 

[Dong Ha is hyperlinked.  Click for more information]

 

The unit crest attached at the front that reads:

 

ABOVE THE BEST

[Hyperlinked motto.  Click for more information.  The motto of U.S. Army Aviation.]

 

The Rear of the lighter is inscribed as shown in photos above. 

This lighter belonged to a member of a unit stationed in this intense fighting area of Viet Nam.  Owner was probably with the  1st Aviation Brigade or the  101st., Dong Ha is VERY close to the 17th. Parallel and was a major hot spot for anyone stationed there.

The original owner has assured us that this lighter has personally initiated numerous  "Zippo raids" with the famous motto:  "Let us win your hearts and minds, or we'll  burn down your damned huts!!!", and has survived more VC & Northern "Regular" ambushes that he cares to remember and STILL REMAINS FULLY FUNCTIONAL!!  Zippo codes [below] indicate lighter was of made in 1968.

 

Bottoms Up!
Zippo Lighter Identification Codes Here

Very important link for Zippo collectors and to authenticate this lighter!

 

     75.00  

200e

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