Vietnam War Zippo Build Tradeship Lighter MACV US ARMY SUPPORT COMMAND 1965

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Vietnam War Zippo Build Tradeship Lighter MACV US ARMY SUPPORT COMMAND 1965.
This is one interesting Souvenir lighter to say the least!!
This lighter has a obvious spelling error as you can see being "VITNAM" instead of "VIETNAM" 😊
One heck of a goof up!!
An early memento of MACV this lighter is a classic Zippo Style flip top lighter manufactured by TRADESHIP and made in Japan then engraved in Vietnam I would imagine.
Also a very interesting date as well since this is the year MACV went into a defense rather than support mode. It also holds U.S. Army Support Command upon it which was before offices were being reorganized and then officially being absorbed into MACV in May of 1964... most likely a local tradesmans jumble up at the time! Definitely makes this piece unique nonetheless!
The enamel is damaged unfortunately and there are signs of wear but nothing to keep it from functioning properly. The flint has been replaced by a current zippo flint so it sparks nicely! All it needs is fuel.
There is a nice blue paint within the lettering I haven't come across before and there is also an extra included that I found upon inspection.
There are "Four" original flints that were found when the insert was removed. Pretty unexpected surprise!
There is also a "35" stamped on the lighter insert.
See above photos for a better look.
This lighter is being sold in AS IS VINTAGE CONDITION SO PLEASE CHECKOUT THE PHOTOS CLOSELY BEFORE YOU BUY IT
Pretty wild lighter with a unique ERROR that makes it all the more special!!
Great for any collector of the Vietnam conflict or perhaps a vet you may know that would get a real kick out of it!!
Make it yours today!!
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