1966 USN Slim Zippo Ship Lighter Presented by Commanding Officer of USS Winston AKA-94
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1966 USN Slim Zippo Ship Lighter Presented by Commanding Officer of USS Winston AKA-94

Code: usnpg60094aka
$175.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a 1966 "slim" Zippo lighter for the United States Navy ship USS Winston AKA-94, with a privately engraved presentation from the Commanding Officer, Captain W.L. Bennnett. Launched November 30, 1944, Winston was an attack cargo ship that saw lots of service in Vietnam. The lighter has painted details on the front.

VINTAGE: Circa 1966.

SIZE: Approximately 2-1/4" height and 1-3/8" width and 3/8" in thickness.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome-plated brass, painted details.

ATTACHMENT: Hinge.

MARKINGS: CAPT. W.L. BENNETT, USN COMMANDING OFFICER on reverse lid; IIII ZIPPO ¨ IIII on bottom.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a 1960s United States Navy ship lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VCEX14 LAGEX5/14

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The lighter has some minor abrasions

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