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Vietnam Zippo: A Genuine Part of American History

A Vietnam Zippo is one of the best commemorative war collectibles. In contemporary times, Vietnam is one of the most important wars the United States was involved in. A lot of the American veterans today were soldiers sent to Vietnam. The Vietnam Zippo line has very straight-forward, no-nonsense designs that will surely appeal to a lot of Baby Boomers out there.

vietnam war BIEN HOA 66 67 old ZIPPO LIGHTER ARMY US
vietnam war BIEN HOA 66 67 old ZIPPO LIGHTER ARMY US
US $49.77
Vietnam Soldier Military Zippo Cigarette Lighters 65 73
Vietnam Soldier Military Zippo Cigarette Lighters 65 73
US $22.50
vietnam war BUON ME THUOT 65 66 old ZIPPO LIGHTER ARMY US
vietnam war BUON ME THUOT 65 66 old ZIPPO LIGHTER ARMY US
US $34.77
vietnam war LAI KHE 69 70 old ZIPPO LIGHTER ARMY US
vietnam war LAI KHE 69 70 old ZIPPO LIGHTER ARMY US
US $49.77
Vietnam Zippo Lighter 65 66 lai khe Reproduction
Vietnam Zippo Lighter 65 66 lai khe Reproduction
US $25.00
Vietnam Zippo Lighter 16th Engrbrig Reproduction
Vietnam Zippo Lighter 16th Engrbrig Reproduction
US $25.00
VIETNAM ZIPPO 14TH ENG BN ID
VIETNAM ZIPPO 14TH ENG BN ID
US $52.00
Original Zippo Army Lighter Vietnam War 64 65 Bien Hoa Skull Pat 2517191
Original Zippo Army Lighter Vietnam War 64 65 Bien Hoa Skull Pat 2517191
US $51.00
Original Zippo Army Lighter Vietnam War 64 65 Da Nang Smoking Pat 2517191
Original Zippo Army Lighter Vietnam War 64 65 Da Nang Smoking Pat 2517191
US $56.00
Original Vietnam War Zippo USS NIAGARA FALLS AFS 3 lighter 1967 dated slim Zippo
Original Vietnam War Zippo USS NIAGARA FALLS AFS 3 lighter 1967 dated slim Zippo
US $15.00
Vietnam zippo lighter PHU CAT 71 72
Vietnam zippo lighter PHU CAT 71 72
US $41.10
Original Vietnam War Zippo Lighter USS HANCOCK CVA 19 1967 dated Carrier Zippo
Original Vietnam War Zippo Lighter USS HANCOCK CVA 19 1967 dated Carrier Zippo
US $20.00
Original VIETNAM WAR ZIPPO Aircraft Carrier USS INDEPENDENCE CVA 62 1972 dated
Original VIETNAM WAR ZIPPO Aircraft Carrier USS INDEPENDENCE CVA 62 1972 dated
US $15.00
Original Zippo Army Lighter Vietnam War Sai Gon 72 73 map of South Vietnam
Original Zippo Army Lighter Vietnam War Sai Gon 72 73 map of South Vietnam
US $29.99
Vietnam zippo lighter PLEIKU 70 71
Vietnam zippo lighter PLEIKU 70 71
US $26.86
LAI KHE 65 66 VIETNAM WAR ZIPPO LIGHTER
LAI KHE 65 66 VIETNAM WAR ZIPPO LIGHTER
US $25.50
HOI AN 64 65 VIETNAM WAR ZIPPO LIGHTER
HOI AN 64 65 VIETNAM WAR ZIPPO LIGHTER
US $25.50
Vintage Late 1960s Vietnam Era US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 71 Zippo
Vintage Late 1960s Vietnam Era US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 71 Zippo
US $19.99
1ST Cavalry Division Vietnam Era Zippo G XV Lighter
1ST Cavalry Division Vietnam Era Zippo G XV Lighter
US $9.99
USS Delta AR 9 Zippo Lighter USS Delta Vietnam Era Lighter
USS Delta AR 9 Zippo Lighter USS Delta Vietnam Era Lighter
US $19.99
L72 ZIPPO LIGHTER 1968 1969 River Patrol Boat TUY HOA Vietnam War
L72 ZIPPO LIGHTER 1968 1969 River Patrol Boat TUY HOA Vietnam War
US $79.00
Original Vietnam war Zippo 1968 US Army very race
Original Vietnam war Zippo 1968 US Army very race
US $36.67
VINTAGE ZIPPO LIGHTER USN 1968 VIETNAM USS VERNON COUNTY LST 1161
VINTAGE ZIPPO LIGHTER USN 1968 VIETNAM USS VERNON COUNTY LST 1161
US $49.95
VINTAGE ZIPPO LIGHTER 1955 NAVAL PROPELLANT MD VIETNAM ADVISOR 1958
VINTAGE ZIPPO LIGHTER 1955 NAVAL PROPELLANT MD VIETNAM ADVISOR 1958
US $49.95
1969 VINTAGE ZIPPO LIGHTER CAN THO VIETNAM USS PARK LST 1077
1969 VINTAGE ZIPPO LIGHTER CAN THO VIETNAM USS PARK LST 1077
US $49.95
BA RIA 1968 1969 VietNam War Zippo
BA RIA 1968 1969 VietNam War Zippo
US $26.00
VINTAGE VIETNAM ZIPPO CIGARETTE LIGHTER FXL 68 69 HUG A ROOT
VINTAGE VIETNAM ZIPPO CIGARETTE LIGHTER FXL 68 69 HUG A ROOT
US $50.00
ZIPPO VIETNAM QUANG TRI 1966 1967 MICKEY NO RESERVE AUCTION
ZIPPO VIETNAM QUANG TRI 1966 1967 MICKEY NO RESERVE AUCTION
US $80.00
Vintage 1961 USS Navasota AO 106 Vietnam Era Oiler Zippo Lighter Pat 2517191
Vintage 1961 USS Navasota AO 106 Vietnam Era Oiler Zippo Lighter Pat 2517191
US $9.99
Vintage 1965 USMC Marine Emblem Vietnam Era Zippo Cigarette Lighter Pat 2517191
Vintage 1965 USMC Marine Emblem Vietnam Era Zippo Cigarette Lighter Pat 2517191
US $9.99
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Vietnam was basically a war Americans were not ready for. The locals employed guerilla warfare; something the US forces were not familiar with then. The success of the Vietnam campaign is still debated upon up to this date, but what is certain is the courage and fortitude American soldiers had.

Most of the Vietnam-war inspired Zippos are simple, with commemorative inscriptions and quotations that are both inspiring and tragic. The reason for this is that Zippos were actually common utility equipment for American soldiers there. These inscriptions were words engraved by the soldiers themselves. This was so they can tell apart their own Zippos from the others. These are great collector items because these lighters were actually part of the war itself. But one special Vietnam War Zippo is a piece that bears the American crest and has the inscription “Viet Nam Saigon 68-69” engraved on the chrome.

The fact that these lighters were actually part of history makes them more appealing. When you get a Vietnam Zippo, you are pretty much assured that you don’t just have a commemorative but an actual and genuine piece of the war and history.

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