Early 1960s USN Ship USS Morton DD-948 Lighter by Penguin in Excellent Condition
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Early 1960s USN Ship USS Morton DD-948 Lighter by Penguin in Excellent Condition

Code: usnpg60948dd


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa early 1960s United States Navy ship lighter for the USS Morton DD-948. Launched May 23, 1958, the destroyer was very active in the Southeast Asian seas during the Vietnam War. The lighter was made by Penguin of Japan. It has a painted insignia on one side with the ship's motto: "Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum" (If you want peace, prepare for war).

VINTAGE: Circa early 1960s.

SIZE: Approximately 1-3/4" in height and 2-1/16" in width and 3/8" in thickness.

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

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

MARKINGS: P in circle; PENGUIN; JAPAN PENGUIN HIGH QUALITY SUPERLATIVE AUTOMATIC LIGHTER NO. 18250 on bottom.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a 1960s US Navy ship lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX14 LHEX5/14 SHEX11/10/22

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The lighter is in excellent condition with some minor abrasions to the reverse.

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