Original U.S. Vietnam War Zippo Cigarette Lighter of Pleasure Palace Saigon Japanese Helmets Asia Pacific Medal with two

Asia Pacific Medal with two Bronze Stars for two landings

The nickel hilt mounts are in good condition having a nice dull look to their surfaces

At the same time

Offered in wonderful condition retaining all its shark skin ribbed grip covering

It had a one piece bevo woven anchor insignia sewn onto its front

Original U.S. Vietnam War Zippo Cigarette Lighter of Pleasure Palace Saigon Japanese Helmets Asia Pacific Medal with twoOriginal Item: One of a kind. During the Vietnam was Zippo lighters were not only available for purchase in the PX (Post Exchange) where many consumer goods were sold, but also on the black market. Zippos could be customized with regimental cyphers and engravings, and were purchased by GIs returning home as a memento of their military service in the specific theatre of operation. They were also used as promotional items by bars and brothels and given