Original U.S. Vietnam War Zippo Lighter Engraved with Map of Vietnam and Inscription - Dated 1968 - 1969 Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia as the standard American rifle

as the standard American rifle was (the M1 Garand and M1 Carbine) and the later German Gewehr 43

(Armored Knight Logo)

something we can never know for sure

and even hand-fired machine guns

Original U.S. Vietnam War Zippo Lighter Engraved with Map of Vietnam and Inscription - Dated 1968 - 1969 Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia as the standard American rifleOriginal Item: One of a kind. Lighters could be customized with regimental cyphers and engravings, and were purchased by soldiers returning home as a memento of their military service in the specific theater of operation. This is an incredible vintage genuine ZIPPO brand lighter that was manufactured in 1968. This lighter is engraved on both sides. The front reads as follows: SAIGON VIETNAM 68 69 Below this is an inscription which would indicate the