1973 USN Zippo Ship Lighter Presented by Commanding Officer of USS Ranger CVA-61
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1973 USN Zippo Ship Lighter Presented by Commanding Officer of USS Ranger CVA-61

Code: usnpg70061cva


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ARTIFACT: This is a 1973 lighter for the United States Navy ship USS Ranger CVA-61, presented by the Commanding Officer. Launched during the Cold War on September 29, 1956, Ranger was the first supercarrier to have angled decks from her inception. 1973, the year this lighter was presented was a year of change for Ranger: January saw the cease-fire of bombing in Vietnam, and she returned to Alameda in August of that year. There were two COs active during 1973: Captain Hank P. Glindeman Jr. and Captain Arthur E. Hill. The lighter has painted details on front and back.

VINTAGE: Circa 1973.

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

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

ATTACHMENT: Hinge.

MARKINGS: ZIPPO BRADFORD PA ¨ on bottom.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a 1970s United States Navy ship lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX14 LAGEX5/14 SeBBJX3/16

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The lighter has some moderate wear/abrasions but the paint is in excellent shape.

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