Original 1964 Vietnam War Era Zippo Small Style Lighter Aviator 1741 Air Transport Squadron- By Vulcan MG 42 Mounts including both sword carrying straps

including both sword carrying straps that can be used when inverted as cross straps for a document pouch worn at the center of the back

Helmet Shell Size 62 (liner size 54-56

the A-2 flight jacket saw action in every theater of WWII

There is also a very clear SS stamping on the plaque

spears and shields

Original 1964 Vietnam War Era Zippo Small Style Lighter Aviator 1741 Air Transport Squadron- By Vulcan MG 42 Mounts including both sword carrying strapsOriginal Item: Lighters could be customized with regimental cyphers and engravings, and were purchased by GIs returning home as a memento of their military service in the specific theatre of operation. Excellent vintage ZIPPO style windproof lighter circa 1964 made by VULCAN of Japan. The first Military Air Transport Service (MATS) squadron to fly the C 141 was the 1741st Air Transport Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma in 19 October 1964