Stunning 1966 USN Zippo Ship Lighter Presented by Commanding Officer of USS Rock AGSS-274
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Stunning 1966 USN Zippo Ship Lighter Presented by Commanding Officer of USS Rock AGSS-274

Code: usnpg60274agss


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ARTIFACT: This is a stunning circa 1966 United States Navy ship lighter for the USS Rock AGSS-274. An auxiliary general submarine, the Rock was redesignated from the World War II era submarine of the same name in 1959. Presented by the Commanding Officer, John Horner, this lighter was privately engraved and ornamented. It is near mint and unfired.

VINTAGE: Circa 1966.

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

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome-plated brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Hinge.

MARKINGS: IIII ZIPPO ¨ IIII BRADFORD PA PAT. 2517191 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 VEJX14 LBDEX5/14

CONDITION: 9+ (Near Mint-): The lighter is near mint.

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