Original 1968 Vietnam War Zippo Lighter from the South Vietnamese Forces German Navy - Kreigsmarine Upon contact with an opponent

Upon contact with an opponent the rod compresses into the tube simulating bayonet combat

Apparently the German garrison was confused and had retired for the rest of the night

Comes complete with Socket Bayonet (apologies

and the next day know nothing about it

after six trial models

Original 1968 Vietnam War Zippo Lighter from the South Vietnamese Forces German Navy - Kreigsmarine Upon contact with an opponentOriginal Item: Lighters 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. Excellent vintage ZIPPO lighter from 1968. This lighter is engraved with in Vietnamese as it was the property of a soldier in the U. S. allied Southern Vietnamese Forces. Offered in fully functional condition. The underside of the lighter bears the