Persian Gulf War Vet ' S 101st Airborne Ranger Paratrooper Zippo Lighter W Badges
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:54099 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Great Zippo and Militaria Collectible - Free Shipping US Army Veteran's Zippo (1995)This soldier was part of the Screaming Eagles - 101st Airborne and was a Ranger Paratrooper during the Persian Gulf. He also provided humanitarian aid/relief during his stint. His family presented him with this Zippo when he left the Army. It has the Screaming Eagle Crest on the top and the Ranger Paratrooper Wings on the bottom (these appear to be sterling silver as I pulled a go...od bit of tarnish off - they are also notably different than the steel of the lighter. Please see photos and ask any questions prior to bidding.When I started collecting such things, I didn't think to keep names and ranks, just the stories...
The lighter, while more a collectible to me, is fully functional, it just needs fluid.
10% of sale price donated to Doylestown, PA "Fore The Troops" - a non-profit that provides care packages to our troops overseas and assistance upon their return. They also provide help to the families while the soldier is deployed. This particular group was chosen to honor my 80-year-old hero Dad, USAF Retired. He flew for well over 30 years, everything from O-1's and O-2's in Vietnam (Silver Star, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 24 Air Medals, etc.), C-124 Globemaster in and out of Vietnam, A-37s, A -10s and the 727 commercially. He said that other than letters from home, the occasional pair of clean/dry socks, popcorn and candy are what got him through some tough times as a FAC attached to a Special Forces Unit in DaNang. Thanks for helping take care of our servicemen and women.
The lighter, while more a collectible to me, is fully functional, it just needs fluid.
10% of sale price donated to Doylestown, PA "Fore The Troops" - a non-profit that provides care packages to our troops overseas and assistance upon their return. They also provide help to the families while the soldier is deployed. This particular group was chosen to honor my 80-year-old hero Dad, USAF Retired. He flew for well over 30 years, everything from O-1's and O-2's in Vietnam (Silver Star, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 24 Air Medals, etc.), C-124 Globemaster in and out of Vietnam, A-37s, A -10s and the 727 commercially. He said that other than letters from home, the occasional pair of clean/dry socks, popcorn and candy are what got him through some tough times as a FAC attached to a Special Forces Unit in DaNang. Thanks for helping take care of our servicemen and women.
