A collection that shows zippo lighters that belonged to US Service members during the Vietnam war.
During the Vietnam War, Zippo lighters became more than practical tools—they became personal canvases. Soldiers engraved messages, artwork, and symbols onto them, turning each lighter into a unique piece of self-expression and a small but lasting artifact of their experiences.
#vietnam #war #zippo
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