Zippos were commonly used by soldiers during the war in Vietnam. In addition to use for smoking and signaling; they could also start campfires and melt plastic for quick repairs. Servicemen had their lighters personalised at local metal engravers. They could choose from a wide selection of templates or design their own. The front displays a caduceus, a staff with two snakes coiled around it, which is the official insignia of the United States Medical Corps and Navy Pharmacy Division, so this Zippo would have belonged to an American serviceman.An engraved metal zippo lighter showing signs of rust. Brass coloured, featuring an eagle atop two entwined snakes.Back: The Quality of Mercy is not Strained Front: Vietnam/Chu Lai 70-71zippo, lighter, cigarette lighter, vietnam, chu lai, us, american, usa, medical corps

Donated by Cliff Marshall the brother of Clyde Marshal who was a RAAF Medical Orderly and served with 2 Squadron in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968.Australian servicemen on duty in Vietnam who smoked generally had Zippo Lighters. It was a smoking accessory that was widely known worldwide and made popular in Australia by returning veterans. Rectangular stainless steel liquid fuel cigarette lighter with flip up lid.Internally a pull out receptacle that contains cotton absorbent wad to soak up the liquid fuel, flint tube and wick. The exposed top half has the flint striker roller, exposed wick, flame shield and locking toggle.On flip up lid “CLYDE / MARSHALL” on reverse VIETNAM /67-68; on case [RAAF MEDICAL INSIGNIA]. On reverse side “map of South Vietnam and North Vietnam showing names of towns, Danang, Hue Quihon Nhatrang Camranh Phanrang, Saigon Hanoi, Haiphong, Haiman, and South Vietnam flag. The base in inscribed with manufacturers name and patent number "BRANDFORD PA/ZIPPO/PAT.2517191"zippo, cigarette lighter, smoking accessories

Brass Zippo lighter with engraving.1 RAR FSB Coral 19681 rar, zippo lighter, fsb coral

Silver zippo cigarette lighter with inscription. If I had a farm in Vietnam and a home in Hell, I'd sell my farm and go home. Vietnam 69-70. Note: a US Nickel coin attached to the back, "Vietnam 69-70" zippo lighter, vietnam

Chrome Zippo lighter with engraving and logo. Engraved on front side with "Vietnam CU CHI 70-71"/"USS Hornet" logo on bottom section. Engraved on reverse side "Live it up we're all going to the hell anyway"zippo lighter, uss hornet

Cigarette lighters with personalised engraving were extremely popular with servicemen in Vietnam and carry a range of messages.Silver zippo lighter re Service In Vietnam. Personalized with engraving.Front of lighter - Danang Vietnam 1968 - Air Borne, back of lighter "If you think sex is exciting try incoming"zippo lighter, airborne, sempel, cigarette lighter

Silver flip-top Zippo lighter. Personalized with engraving. VIET NAM/ 1964-1965/ 1st Special Forces Group, Airborne, WE ARE THE UNLUCKY/ LED BY THE UNQUALIFIED/ TO DO THE UNNECESSARY/ FOR THE UNGRATEFUL/ IF YOU CAN'T EAT IT / DRINK IT OR / SLEEP WITH IT /DON'T BUY, IT / IF YOU'RE NOT WITH THE ONE YOU LOVE/ LOVE THE ONE/ YOU'RE WITHzippo lighter, cigarette lighter, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), 1st special forces, ian teague, teague

Ian Charles Teague (Major) served with AATTV 1964 -1965 and 1st Special Air Service 1970.Silver flip-top metal zippo cigarette lighter. Personalized by Ian Teague with his name and with blue and yellow Airborne insignia on front. Capt I.C. Teague/ Airborne insignia. AATTVzippo lighter, capt i.c. teague, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv)

Zippos were commonly used by soldiers during the war in Vietnam. In addition to use for smoking and signaling; they could also start campfires and melt plastic for quick repairs. Servicemen had their lighters personalised at local metal engravers. They could choose from a wide selection of templates or design their own. The worn shield on this lighter is the emblem of the United States 7th Fleet. The United States entered into the Vietnam War when the 7th Fleet was involved in the Gulf of Tonkin incident. Between 1950 and 1970, the Seventh Fleet was known by the nickname "Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club" because most of the fleet's operations were conducted from the Tonkin Gulf.Small silver-coloured zippo lighter with worn blue insignia on front.Back: WHEN THE BADGE IS/ON THE SHOULDER/MY LIFE WITHIN/AN ACE OF DEATH Front: Vietnam/ Quang Tri / 71-2 above work blue shield with eagle over an anchor and number 7vietnam, zippo, cigarette lighter, lighter, usa, american, us navy, us 7th fleet, 7th fleet

Zippos were commonly used by soldiers during the war in Vietnam. In addition to use for smoking and signaling; they could also start campfires and melt plastic for quick repairs. Servicemen had their lighters personalised at local metal engravers. They could choose from a wide selection of templates or design their own. "Line Chiff" would likely be a misspelling of Line Chief: a noncommissioned aviation officer in the U.S. Air Force who supervises the upkeep of the area where planes are serviced and maintained.A small silver- coloured zippo lighter, personalised with engraving by a member of the American airforce. Features cartoon style image of a Mohawk aircraft front on , and the words "Line Chiff"/MohawkBack: PLEASE! /DONT TELL ME /ABOUT VIETNAM /BECAUSE I HAVE /BEEN THERE Front: Viet Nam / Phu Rieng 73-74vietnam, zippo, lighter, cigarette lighter, us air force, usa, american

Silver lighter with an Indian's head on a shield with the letters, WTFRW.WTFRW & an Indian's head with "WTFRW"/C Coy 9 RAR, Vietnam, 1968-69.zippo lighter, c coy, 9 rar

Silver lighter with Infantry Corps badge & inscription.7th Battalion RAR and Corps badge affixed. "73163 Schulz L.A. Sth Vietnam 1970-1971.zippo lighter, 7 rar, schulz

Silver lighter with engraving of a shield and text. Engraving of a shield and text "1st Australian Field Hospital"zippo lighter, 1st australian field hospital

Silver lighter with inscription engraved.Vietnam is the land that God forgot, but I've been there and I remember: Vietnam 70-71 Saigon B-52H Bomberzippo lighter, b52

Silver cigarette lighter with inscription.On front: Vietnam 67-68 Fly United with graphic of 2 ducks , On back: "Sgt. Branum No.10 Dinkydow. Psalm 22 - Yea though I walk...zippo lighter, sgt. branum fly united

Silver lighter with inscription. Image of a ship on front.J.A.N. USS Hunley (AS-31) with image of the ship.zippo lighter, uss hunley (as-31), j.a.n. peppy (jan & larry)

Silver lighter with inscription engraved.For those who have fought for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know: curse this stupid war - Vietnam 68, 69,70,71.zippo lighter, vietnam

Silver lighter with engraved inscription.To Len Smith, the Aussie from John Cruse, the Yank. "Don't bit me."zippo lighter, smith, len, cruse, john

Silver lighter with engraved inscription.Colin fighter by day, lover by night, drunkard by choice, Army by mistake: Vietnam 67, 68, 8 Field Ambulance on Corps. emblem.zippo lighter, 8th field ambulance

Gold lighter with inscription and map of Vietnam in a circle.This man is going to Heaven for he has spent his time in Hell here/Vietnam CAM RANH 68-69 Helicopter inscription.zippo lighter, cam rahn

Zippo - Wallanby Airlinesephemera, vietnam, raaf

These cigarette lighters were called Zippo Lighters. .2) Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for I am the evilist son of a bitch in the valley. .3) The Red Figure 1 the 1st Infantry Division US. They were known as The Big Red One. Items souvenired by Peter James Dodd No 217842 while serving in South Vietnam. refer 2436.2P for his service details..1) Cigarette lighter, metal, silver colour with hinged lid for use. Engraving on both sides, 1 depicts a lady with a bird in her palm, the other a poem & date. .2) Cigarette lighter, metal, silver colour with hinged lid for use 1 face has a minature Royal Aust Engineers badge attached. .3) Cigarette lighter, metal, silver colour with hinged lid for use 1 face has a small plaque attached with the figure 1 in red..1) Baria Nui Dat 69-70 (see notes) .2) RAE Vietnam .3) 1st Infantry Division Vietnamcigarette, zippo, accessory

stainless steel zippo lighter,USA half dollar on front, uss Iwo Jima, with image of aircraft carrier,

"Zippo" Cigarette Lighter - Case only.ephemera, vietnam, army

Zippo style silver cigarette lighter. "F Foon" engraved on surface, "Matilda" engraved on bottom surface of lighter.cigarette lighter, foon

Zippo dated 1964-5 Chu Laiephemera, vietnam, general

Silver zippo lighter. 1968 Vietnam coin on one side, signals badge on oppositeVulcan PO BOX 32525. F. CALIF JAPANsignals, zippo lighter, vietnam

Used in Vietnam 1968-9, by Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) Brian Leonard Start, a National Serviceman in 17th Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers.Silver flip-top cigarette lighter. Has been personalised with the RAE emblem in gold on the front and engraving of serviceman's name, number and year on the back. Stored in original box.Front: R.A.E. VIETNAM, Back: 3791450/SRR START/'68-69r.a.e., bl start, "68-69, special reconnaissance regiment, 3791450, engineers, zippo, vietnam, cigarette lighter

Cigarette lighters with personalised engraving were extremely popular with servicemen in Vietnam and carry a range of messages.Khaki coloured flip-top cigarette lighter with Special Forces emblem and motto. Inscribed in yellow "Special forces" Mess with the best/Die like the rest.zippo lighter, sempel, special forces, cigarette lighter

Gold lighter heavily worn with inscription and two screws in the base.1st Maw above a diamond shaped crest with an eagle.zippo lighter, 1st maw, 1st marine aircraft wing