1955-1956 Wellington Lighter for US Army 246th Transport Co. (AAM) Army Aviation
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1955-1956 Wellington Lighter for US Army 246th Transport Co. (AAM) Army Aviation

Code: oli50246tr
$125.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1955-1956 Wellington lighter for the United States Army 246th Transport Company (AAM) Army Aviation at Chofu-Sendal, Japan. The reverse of the lighter has an enameled medallion showing a plane flying past a majestic mountain peak.

VINTAGE: Circa 1955-1956.

SIZE: Approximately 2-1/4" height and 1-1/2" width and 1/2" thickness.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome-plated brass, brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Hinge.

MARKINGS: BOX 1064 WELLINGTON TOKYO JAPAN.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay RBJL94 LAAEX1/11

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The lighter shows some small spots of moderate wear on both sides.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.