1970 USN Ship Lighter Presented by Commanding Officer Capt. W.H. Harris of USS Coral Sea CVA-43
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1970 USN Ship Lighter Presented by Commanding Officer Capt. W.H. Harris of USS Coral Sea CVA-43

Code: usnpg70043cva


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1970 United States Navy ship lighter for the USS Coral Sea CVA-43, an aircraft carrier launched on April 2, 1946. Adopted by the Golden Gate City in 1967, the carrier was known as "San Francisco's Own". The lighter was presented by Commanding Officer W.H. Harris. It is engraved with the owners initials, BEV, and has an applied enamel medallion. The lighter was made by Penguin of Japan.

VINTAGE: Circa 1970.

SIZE: Approximately 2-3/16" in height and 1-1/4" in width and 7/16" in thickness.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome-plated brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: To be carried in pocket to light your smokes.

MARKINGS: BEV engraved on front cover; Penguin Mate Japan on bottom.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a 1970s US Navy ship lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX14 LHEX5/14 SeVAAEX06/15/21

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The lighter has only some very light wear.

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

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