WWII BLACK CRACKLE LIGHTER “ZIPPO” w. INSTRUCTION BOOKLET – RARE ANNIVERSARY SET

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WWII BLACK CRACKLE LIGHTER “ZIPPO” w. INSTRUCTION BOOKLET – RARE ANNIVERSARY SET
WWII BLACK CRACKLE LIGHTER “ZIPPO” w. INSTRUCTION BOOKLET – RARE ANNIVERSARY SET
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From a private WWII museum collection of over 20 years, featuring all types of original WWII period clothing, equipment and assorted military pieces, as well as a variety of reproduction items, uniforms, equipment, and European military surplus.  All items have been part of a variety of WWII displays. This private WWII museum collection is being sold off.   The following item is offered for sale  –
WWII BLACK CRACKLE LIGHTER “ZIPPO” w. INSTRUCTION BOOKLET – RARE ANNIVERSARY SET 03
ADDITIONAL 24 PICTURE GALLERY INCLUDED
FROM THE WWII COLLECTION:
THIS IS A RARE & WONDERFUL SPECIAL ANNIVERSAY EDITION WWII BLACK CRACKLE LIGHTER RELEASED BY “ZIPPO” IN 2003  …  IT COMES WITH A SUPER RARE ANNIVERSARY EDITION REPRODUCTION OF THE WWII “ZIPPO” INSTRUCTION BOOKLET THAT CAME WITH THE ORIGINAL WWII “ZIPPO” BLACK CRACKLE LIGHTER RELEASED & AVAILABLE TO AMERICAN TROOPS WORLDWIDE DURING THE WAR.
ZIPPO RELEASED 2 DIFFERENT ANNIVERSARY EDITION
BLACK CRACKLE LIGHTERS IN 2003 WHICH 60 YEARS LATER .. COMMEMORATED 1943, THE 2
ND
FULL & A PIVOTAL YEAR OF AMERICA’S ENTRY & INVOLVEMENT IN WWII ....
THE FOLLOWING MAJOR EVENTS TOOK PLACE
IN 1943 >>
THE ALLIES INVADED ITALY
ROMMEL’S AFRIKA KORPS SURRENDERS TO THE ALLIES, ENDING THE BITTER & BLOODY NORTH AFRIKA CAMPAIGN IN MAY 1943.
THE FAMOUS BRITISH “DAM BUSTER’S 617 SQUADRON
ATTACKED THE GERMAN MOHNE, EDER & SORPE DAMS
IN NAZI GERMANY, USING THE INFAMOUS
“BOUNCING BOMB" INVENTED BY BARNES WALLACE …
AND >>
FUTURE AMERICAN PRESIDENT LT JG JOHN F KENNEDY’S PATROL BOAT - PT109 IS HIT, SPLIT IN HALF & SUNK BY THE JAPANESE DESTROYER AMAGIRI, KILLING ONE & SENDING THE REST OF THE CREW INTO THE WATER.
THESE WERE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY MAJOR EVENTS DURING WWII THAT TOOK PLACE IN 1943, 60 YEARS EARLIER AND ZIPPO WANTED TO COMMEMORATE THE YEAR, SO IN 2003 THEY RELEASED 2 COMMEMORATIVE EDITION ZIPPO BLACK CRACKLE LIGHTERS.
THE FIRST WAS AN INEXPENSIVE LIGHTER MADE IN THE BLACK CRACKLE STYLE WITH THE LARGER ZIPPO MONOGRAM ON THE BOTTOM, WHICH OVERALL HAD A SMOOTHER FINISH .. THAT’S THIS MODEL FOR SALE
IT RETAILED FOR UNDER . AND CAME AS A SINGLE PIECE FOR SALE.
THE 2
ND
WAS AN EXACT REPLICA SET WHICH COMPRISED THE ZIPPO BLACK CRACKLE LIGHTER,
MADE IDENTICALLY TO THE WWII ORIGINAL INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL SERIAL NUMBER BEING REPLICATED,
AND CAME WITH AN EXACT COPY OF THE ZIPPO BOX
AND A BLACK VELVET ANNIVERSARY BOX SET HOLDER.
THIS BLACK CRACKLE LIGHTER FOR SALE IS THE
2003 FIRST EDITION ANNIVERSARY SET
YOU GET THE FOLLOWING >>
ZIPPO BLACK CRACKLE LIGHTER
RELEASE DATE MARKED ON THE LIGHTER STEEL FRAME 03   - FOR 2003
SMOOTH BLACK CRACKLE FINISH
LARGER EMBOSSED ZIPPO MONOGRAM BOTTOM OF LIGHTER.
1947 STYLE PRODUCTION 16 CHIMNEY MODEL, WITH
STACK CHIMNEY 16 HOLES ..
(8) FRONT & (8) BACK HOLES VERSION.
STEEL BODY
ZIPPO MARKED & ENGRAVED WITH MODEL/DIRECTIONS
A BEAUTIFUL & SUPER RARE 2
ND
PIECE HAS BEEN PAIRED WITH THIS LIGHTER >>>
SUPER RARE REPRODUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL ZIPPO LIGHTER INSTRUCTIONS BOOKLET IS INCLUDED!!
THESE WERE MADE BY A ZIPPO DEALER IN 2003
AND HAVE SINCE NEVER BEEN RE-PRINTED,
SO THEY’RE SUPER RARE!!
THIS REPRODUCTION 2003 ANNIVERSARY SET FOR SALE IS IN NOS MINT NEVER USED CONDITION & REMAINS LIKE NEW!!
THERE IS NO WWII STYLE ZIPPO BOX INCLUDED!!
YOU GET LIGHTER & INSTRUCTION BOOKLET!!
THIS IS A GREAT 2 PIECE SET THAT WILL MAKE A NICE EDITION TO ANY WWII COLLECTION OR FOR USE IN LIVING HISTORY OR REENACTMENT
*** THE FOLLOWING PIECES WERE USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY & ARE NOT INCLUDED & NOT FOR SALE >
PARA JUMP JACKET
FIELD SHIRT     CAMO SCARF
CANTEEN
M196 HOLSTER & WEB EQUIPMENT
M1911 .45 PISTOLS & M1 CARBINE
BEDROLL     M1 HELMET
BC-611 HANDIE-TALKIE RADIO F-SERIES
* Portions of some text & or historical information used for item discriptions or historical info. is borrowed from several contributing web sites to provide as accurate info. as possile, when available. A variety of historical & reference sources are used ***
All this research was done by my Dad over years of collecting, thanks for all your great work Dad.
Will J.
... ALL OTHER UNIFORM DISPLAY PIECES, LEATHER JERKINS, MAPS, WATCHES, CIGARETTE LIGHTERS, GLOVES, BELTS, HOLSTERS, MANNEQUINS,  HAVERSACKS, GI STOVES, REPLICA GN’S, BOOKS, & ALL OTHER ITEMS NOT LISTED FOR SALE AS PART OF THIS LISTING ARE USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY & ARE NOT FOR SALE
** MANNEQUINS ARE USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES & ARE NOT FOR SALE**
*SHIRTS & TIES ARE USED FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY & NOT FOR SALE, UNLESS OTHERWISE LISTED*
** ALL ITEMS, DESCRIPTIONS & CONDITION ARE PROVIDED AS BEST AS POSSIBLE**
** SIZE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED WHEN POSSIBLE BUT FIT IS NOT GUARANTEED**
**THE ENTIRE WWII COLLECTION IS BEING SOLD OFF, SO ALL SALES ARE FINAL & NO RETURNS,
BUT ALL ITEMS ARE COVERED UNDER THE EBAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.
**QUESTIONS ARE WELCOMED.  PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS PRIOR TO LISTING ENDING THRU EBAY MESSAGING.  I WILL RESPOND ASAP.
**PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED THRU PAYPAL.  PLEASE PAY FOR YOUR PURCHASE WITHIN 5 DAYS.  I DO MY BEST TO SHIP WITHIN 2 DAYS OF CLEARED PAYMENT
" US SALES ONLY  .... STD USPS SHIPPING TO THE 48 STATES ONLY!!
(ALL ITEMS ARE CAREFULLY WELL PACKED FOR SHIPMENT)
I have predominantly been a collector of WWII militaria for the last 20+ years, though I have sold some pieces from the collection before, as well as other items, but it is finally time to sell the collection off & let others enjoy adding new pieces to their collection.  I hope others enjoy them as much as I have.
I have a perfect 100% positive Feedback record of doing business on eBay, both as a Buyer & Seller.  I have always treated everyone I’ve done business with on eBay the same way I would want to be treated & pride myself on being prompt, courteous, honest & professional & will work very hard to offer the very best customer service to my customers.  If you have any issue of any kind please contact me immediately & I will work to resolve the issue.
... After your purchase of any item offered from the collection For Sale or Auction,
**When you receive your item & are completely satisfied with your purchase, please leave 5 Star Positive Feedback & then I will do the same for you.**
Thank you for viewing this item.
Thank you
to all the men & women of “The Greatest Generation” for their service & sacrifice during WWII and thank you to all the men & women who proudly serve or have served our country in the  United States military to protect our country and our freedom.
“GOD BLESS AMERICA”
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