Circa 1975 USN Destroyer USS Preble (DDG-46) Belt Buckle by Zippo
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Circa 1975 USN Destroyer USS Preble (DDG-46) Belt Buckle by Zippo

Code: usnpg70046ddg
$45.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1975 United States Navy USS Preble (DDG-46) belt buckle. The USS Preble was a destroyer laid down at Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine and launched May 23, 1959. She was decommissioned in November 1991. The buckle was made by Zippo, a company much more well known for their lighters than accessories.

VINTAGE: Circa 1975.

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

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

ATTACHMENT: Buckle: swiveling flap and roll bar.

MARKINGS: ZIPPO BRADFORD PA. SOLID BRASS MADE IN U.S.A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Navy personal gear collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MEX13 LEEX1/14 SLDEX5/16

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The buckle has some light abrasions.

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