U.S. Korean War Commemorative Lighter of Orville A. Gauger
Entry/Object ID
2023.12.7
Description
U.S. Korean War commemorative flip style lighter. Lighter was owned by Orville A. Gauger. Lighter is metal and silver in color with a U.S. Korean War insignia on one side, and "40th INF. DIV. KOREA 1952" engraved on the other side. Lighter is held in a maroon/burgandy colored felt pouch. Lighter is in overall fair condition with obvious scuffs/scratches, signs of wear and use.
Cataloged By
Matthew Adelman
Acquisition
Accession
2023.12
Source or Donor
Lodl, Char
Acquisition Method
Gift
Made/Created
Date made
1950 - 1953
Notes
Date: Unknown
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Lighter
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment
Nomenclature Class
Personal Gear
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Search Terms
Lighter, Personal, Korean War, U.S., Military
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
Date Examined
Jun 25, 2023
Examined By
Matthew Adelman
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Orville A. Gauger
General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: Matthew Adelman
Status Date: 2023-06-25
