Historical information

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.

Physical description

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"/Mohawk

Inscriptions & markings

Back: PLEASE! /DONT TELL ME /ABOUT VIETNAM /BECAUSE I HAVE /BEEN THERE
Front: Viet Nam / Phu Rieng 73-74