Vintage Vietnam War Zippo Lighter

Updated August 18, 2026

This item appears to be a customized Zippo lighter dating from the Vietnam War era, specifically engraved for service in Danang between 1969 and 1970.The engraving lists specific locations related to the conflict, including "Hill 55," "Oklahoma Hills," "Hill 502," "Hill 10," and "Dai Loc".Lighters like this were frequently personalized by local engravers for American service members as keepsakes. Based on the bottom stamp code, this is an authentic Zippo case manufactured in 1969, matching the exact timeframe etched onto the front.Decoding the Bottom StampThe Date Marks: Looking closely at the logo, there are three vertical lines stamped on the left side and two vertical lines on the right side (||| ZIPPO ||). According to the Official Zippo Date Code Chart, this configuration was exclusively utilized in 1969.The Logo Style: The script "Zippo" typography shown matches the correct historical trademark style used by the company throughout the late 1950s up until 1979.What This Means For AuthenticityBecause the stamp explicitly verifies the case was pressed in 1969, the base lighter itself is authentic to the Vietnam War period. In working condition

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