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My grandfather's military lighter from 1943

Sharing my most treasured piece - my grandfather's WW2 service lighter. A chrome Zippo with his unit engraved on the back. He carried it through North Africa and Italy. Works perfectly to this day!

Feb 04, 2026 12:16 287 views

6 Replies

lakshmi_fire

Please keep this protected and document its history. Future generations should know its story.

Feb 05, 2026 05:15

lakshmi_fire

Does he have any stories about the lighter? Those wartime pieces often have incredible histories.

Feb 07, 2026 00:59

sanjay_flame

That's not just a lighter, it's a piece of family history. Priceless in every sense. Thank you for sharing!

Feb 08, 2026 19:44

vivek_lighter

WW2 theater Zippos are incredibly collectible, but this one is beyond value - it's heritage.

Feb 09, 2026 06:59

suresh_zippo

I have something similar from my great-uncle. These pieces connect us to history in such a personal way.

Feb 10, 2026 23:09

anjali_brass

The fact that it still works after 80+ years is a testament to Zippo quality. And to your family's care of it!

Feb 12, 2026 21:06

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