Original U.S. WWII “Black Crackle” Zippo Lighter With Soviet Enamel Star - “Souvenir Exchange” Item Crimean War the use of various materials

the use of various materials saw considerable overlapping

military motifs

the decorative “USA” bosses had to be removed

The blade at the base is marked PROVED in a brass disc inside a 6 pointed star and on the reverse:

a few fuses show age and rust on the steel components

Original U.S. WWII “Black Crackle” Zippo Lighter With Soviet Enamel Star - “Souvenir Exchange” Item Crimean War the use of various materialsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Next to headgear, items like Cigarette Lighters are some of the most personal items a Militaria collector can obtain. Not only are they personal items in their own right, but the details of them can serve as an identifier of the owner to whom the item belonged. An indicative item of ones personality, these have become very sought after items on the collectors market the last several years. This lighter has the Patent