Original 1968 Vietnam War Zippo Lighter from the South Vietnamese Forces German Navy - Kreigsmarine and two tin liners for

and two tin liners for the interior

the poor quality of the black powder of the period created so much fouling in the rifled barrels that the Officer's rate of fire suffered drastically

Comes complete with Socket Bayonet (apologies

Upon contact with an opponent the rod compresses into the tube simulating bayonet combat

Apparently the German garrison was confused and had retired for the rest of the night

Original 1968 Vietnam War Zippo Lighter from the South Vietnamese Forces German Navy - Kreigsmarine and two tin liners forOriginal Item: Lighters could be customized with regimental cyphers and engravings, and were purchased by GIs returning home as a memento of their military service in the specific theatre of operation. Excellent vintage ZIPPO lighter from 1968. This lighter is engraved with in Vietnamese as it was the property of a soldier in the U. S. allied Southern Vietnamese Forces. Offered in fully functional condition. The underside of the lighter bears the