Original U.S. 1967 Vietnam War 1st Aviation Brigade Inscribed Zippo Lighter Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly After the Japanese surrender the

After the Japanese surrender the squadron moved to Luzon where it was assigned to Thirteenth Air Force

It is interesting to note that some of the original background paint is still present

The bayonet itself is marked U

This rare early production helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original WW2 parts and paint (with exception of shell chinstrap)

including the tail pipe

Original U.S. 1967 Vietnam War 1st Aviation Brigade Inscribed Zippo Lighter Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly After the Japanese surrender theOriginal 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 1967. This lighter is engraved on both sides. On side reads as follows: WHEN JERI DIES SHE WILL GO TO HEAVEN BECAUSE SHE HAS SPENT HER TIME IN HELL