Lighter

Object/Artifact

Wright Museum of WWII

2001.068.005

Name/Title

Lighter

Entry/Object ID

2001.068.005

Description

Bottom portion of a Zippo lighter. Lid and wick are missing. Glued or soldered to one side is a coin, New Zealand sixpence, dated 1944. Glued or soldered to the other side is a coin, Fiji penny, dated 1943. Engraved on bottom is "ZIPPO" and "PAT. 29326?9" and "MADE IN U.S.A."

Update Date

March 18, 2024