ORIGINAL VINTAGE 1962 VIETNAM ZIPPO.

Condition is Used.

Front of Zippo is stamped with -

HEADQUARTERS

V CORPS

Then under that stamping is a picture of -

A Huey Helicopter

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The Back of the lighter is -

A. W. MALONE

MAJ

JAN 63-64

Looks to me like it was just Jan 6 or Jan 67?

The 3-64 different font so has been added?

Then under that stamping is -

OURS IS NOT

TO DO OR DIE

OURS IS TO SMOKE

AND STAY HIGH

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This is an original engraved Vietnam Zippo lighter from 1960’s - 1975 Vietnam war era.

The lighter case is in a used condition with some signs of wear.

This is an original Vietnam Zippo lighter from 1960’s - 1975 Vietnam war era.

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V CORPS

The V Corps’ history dates back to 1918, when the unit was activated during World War I in combat in France. By the end of the war, the Corps had fought in the Lorraine, St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne campaigns, and was dubbed the “Victory Corps.”

V Corps later took part in the World War II D-Day invasion and liberation of Europe; defended Western Europe during the Cold War; saw service in the Balkans and in Iraq and Afghanistan; and has helped build U.S. bonds with America’s multinational partners across Europe.

The motto of V Corps is "It Will Be Done." The V Corps' logo features a pentagon representing the number of the Corps, while blue and white are the colors associated with Corps flags.”

https://www.usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division/Research-Tools-Facts-and-Figures/Chronologies-of-the-Marine-Corps/Vietnam-War-1962-1975/

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As the product is an old item, there are scratches and stains from age. Please see the picture for the details or ask me before your purchase.

I can send the lighter with the original insert inside Australia but international post the original insert has to be disassembled and it sometimes is still returned as they deem it as dangerous as it has been used so

For safety reasons and shipping rules, I will ship with the oil removed and disassemble the lighter. (case, inside unit, spring and flint) It’s better anyways as it’s original.

You will need to re-assemble by yourself. It’s easy - if you’re not sure please ask me how.

Overall a very rare and collectible original Vietnam zippo with lots of historical and social significance.

Any questions feel free to message me

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The postage on these items is all tracking and signature at your side when delivered. That’s to make sure it’s delivered. If you want cheaper postage I can also do that but only for domestic - exact per weight, size, destination and approximate time allowed for delivery. (International no longer has sea Mail) Just let me know or it’s tracking with signature. Either way is ok but if you want cheaper postage it may take a little longer as communication back and forth time is also longer.... can also combine items.