Vietnam Zippo factory engraved on the front with the inscription «The Only Battery ‘Charlie’» above the crossed cannons insignia of the U.S. Marine Corps artillery, with «313» (1st Battalion, 13th Marines, 3rd Marine Division) and the date 1 July 66 below. The reverse features the text «GOOD GRIEF ANOTHER MISSION» above a depiction of Snoopy lying on his doghouse, alongside an illustrated 105 mm howitzer, with «VIETNAM ’67–’68» below – commemorating Charlie Battery’s combat service in I Corps, including the Battle of Khe Sanh during the Tet Offensive.

In 1967–1968, Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 13th Marines, operated as a mobile 105 mm howitzer unit in I Corps, supporting the 1st and 3rd Marine Divisions around Quảng Trị, Con Thien, and the DMZ under frequent enemy fire. During the Tet Offensive, the battery was pivotal in the Battle of Khe Sanh, delivering round-the-clock barrages under Operation Niagara to repel North Vietnamese assaults and secure supply routes. The siege, among the war’s heaviest artillery engagements, lasted until July 1968.

Vietnam Zippo with original factory engravings and the later added name «Ken Brott», engraved in country during his Vietnam service. Accompanied by two photographs of Ken Brott and his dog tag.

After the Tet Offensive and Khe Sanh, Charlie Battery operated throughout I Corps in 1968–1969, supporting Marine and ARVN forces in Quảng Trị and Thừa Thiên provinces. Frequently relocating, they delivered accurate 105 mm fire in defensive and offensive operations, securing the DMZ approaches, countering infiltration, and aiding clearing missions near Huế and Highway 1. Despite monsoons and constant enemy fire, their sustained, precise support was vital to holding key terrain and disrupting enemy movements. Charlie Battery’s relentless performance made it one of the Marine Corps most dependable and effective artillery units in the Vietnam War.

Vietnam Zippo factory engraved on the front with a depiction of a PBR (Patrol Boat River) under way, with the inscription «RIVER DIVISION 574 VIETNAM» below. The reverse features the River Division 574 insignia. Received together with the shoulder patch.

The River Division 574 was part of the U.S. Navy’s River Patrol Force (Task Force 116) in Vietnam, tasked with patrolling the Mekong Delta’s rivers and canals to interdict Viet Cong supply lines, provide fire support, insert and extract troops, and enforce curfews and checkpoints – playing a key role in controlling vital waterways during the war.

Vietnam Zippo factory engraved on the front with a depiction of a Swift Boat (PCF) with the inscription «SWIFT» below. The reverse features the insignia of Coastal Division Eleven.

Coastal Squadron One was the U.S. Navy command for Swift Boat (PCF) operations along South Vietnam’s coast during the Vietnam War as part of Operation Market Time. Based at An Thoi with detachments at other coastal bases, it patrolled territorial waters, intercepted enemy supply craft, and supported coastal and riverine combat, helping to block maritime infiltration routes.

Vietnam Zippo factory engraved on the front with the insignia of Coastal Division Eleven, a unit of Task Force 115.

Task Force 115, the Coastal Surveillance Force, directed Swift Boats, Coast Guard cutters, and other vessels in Operation Market Time to prevent the seaborne movement of troops and supplies from North Vietnam. Its units patrolled the coastline, inspected vessels, supported special operations, and provided naval gunfire, greatly reducing enemy maritime infiltration.

Vietnam Zippo factory engraved on the front with the insignia of Coastal Division 11, a circular emblem with the image of Snoopy in profile, encircled by the words «COASTAL DIVISION ELEVEN» above and «NUMBAH ONE WATCHDOG» below.

Coastal Division 11 was a Swift Boat unit based at An Thoi on Phu Quoc Island, patrolling the southern coast and approaches to the Mekong Delta. Crews boarded vessels, supported special forces, and delivered naval gunfire, often under hostile fire in challenging coastal and river areas.

Vietnam Zippo factory engraved on the front with the silhouette of an AH-1 HueyCobra attack helicopter in flight, with the name «HueyCobra» below. The reverse features the red «bh» logo of Bell Helicopter Company above the words «BELL HELICOPTER COMPANY», the manufacturer of the AH-1 series.

The AH-1G HueyCobra, introduced in 1967, was the U.S. Army’s first dedicated attack helicopter and saw extensive service during the Vietnam War, providing close air support, armed escort, and rapid reaction capabilities, especially during high-intensity operations such as the Tet Offensive.

Vietnam Zippo factory engraved on the front with a depiction of a UH-1N twin-engine Huey helicopter in flight above the text «UH-1N», and the words «TWIN ENGINE HUEY TEAM» above the colored insignia of Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 167 (HML-167).

Marine Light Helicopter Squadron-167 operated UH-1 helicopters in Vietnam from 1968 until June 1971, providing troop transport, medical evacuation, and close air support for U.S. Marine Corps forces while based at Marble Mountain Air Facility near Da Nang. On 15 June 1971, the squadron’s last two aircraft departed the Republic of Vietnam aboard USS Dubuque, marking the end of its Vietnam deployment. Shortly after, HML-167 was transferred to MCAS(H) New River, Jacksonville, North Carolina, becoming part of MAG-26, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, and in April 1972 received the Marine Corps’ first UH-1N, assuming the role of primary UH-1N squadron, training unit, and model manager for the aircraft.

Vietnam Zippo factory engraved on the front with the insignia of Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) «The Red Rippers» featuring the squadron crest with a red lightning bolt and the text «THE RED RIPPERS» above and «VF-11» below. The reverse depicts a U.S. Navy F-4 Phantom II fighter in flight – the aircraft type flown by VF-11 during the Vietnam War, conducting carrier based air-to-air and air-to-ground missions in support of U.S. Navy operations.

Fighter Squadron 11 deployed to the Vietnam War as part of Carrier Air Wing 6 aboard USS Forrestal in 1967, flying the F-4B Phantom II. Their time in the combat zone was limited – the 1967 cruise was cut short after the devastating fire aboard Forrestal on July 29, 1967, which killed 134 sailors and forced the carrier to withdraw from operations.

Vietnam Zippo with the front factory engraved in color with the insignia of the 101st Airborne Division’s «Attack Company» and the text «STRIKE FORCE» below, featuring the division’s distinctive eagle head emblem. The reverse is engraved with a skull flanked by parachutist wings above the phrase «WHEN I KILL THE ONLY THING I FEEL IS RECOIL»

The 502nd Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Division, served in Vietnam from late 1967 until 1972. Nicknamed the «Strike Force», the regiment was an airmobile infantry unit conducting search-and-destroy operations, air assaults, reconnaissance-in-force, and security missions. Operating primarily in I Corps Tactical Zone, including the A Shau Valley and Thua Thien Province, the 502nd participated in major actions such as the Tet Offensive, the Battle of Hamburger Hill, and operations against North Vietnamese forces along the Laotian border. Even as U.S. ground combat forces began to withdraw, the regiment continued to support South Vietnamese operations until redeployment.

Vietnam Zippo factory engraved with the «Black Knights» unit insignia and unit details «Co C 2d BN 5th CAV 1st AIR CAV» on the front side, and the 1st Cavalry Division's shoulder sleeve insignia on the back side, with the Combat Infantryman Badge above.

Company C, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) was a U.S. Army infantry unit that served on the front lines of the Vietnam War. As part of the first airmobile division, they used helicopters to rapidly deploy into combat zones, often engaging in search-and-destroy missions against Viet Cong and NVA forces. In 1968, they took part in operations during the Tet Offensive and later fought in key battles like those in the A Shau Valley and the Cambodian Incursion in 1970. Known for their mobility and resilience, Charlie Company played a vital role in some of the war’s most intense fighting.

Vietnam Zippo factory engraved with the «Honor and Courage» unit insignia of the U.S. 8th Cavalry Regiment with 8 stars and unit details «HHC 2d BN (ABN) 8th CAV 1st AIR CAV DIVISION» engraved on the front side, and the map of Vietnam with the places «Hue», «Dak To», «Bong Son», «Kontum», «Phu My», «An Khe» and «Toy Hoa» from top to down on the back side.

In 1968, the unit was involved in some of the war’s most pivotal operations. Early in the year, they played a critical role in countering the Tet Offensive, including intense fighting in Hue, a key urban battlefield. Soon after, the battalion was active around Dak To, a heavily contested area in the Central Highlands known for its fierce engagements with North Vietnamese forces. From there, the regiment operated in a wide arc across South Vietnam, including Bong Son, long associated with enemy strongholds, and strategic regions like Kontum and Phu My. The battalion also maneuvered through An Khe, once home to the division's base camp, and later participated in missions near the coastal area of Tuy Hoa.

Vietnam Zippo factory engraved on the front with a depiction of an M113 armored personnel carrier and the text «HHT 3/11th ACR Vietnam 66–67», representing the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment during its service in the Vietnam War.

The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, known as the «Blackhorse Regiment», carried out armored reconnaissance and security missions in Vietnam, delivering mobile firepower, screening friendly forces, and providing rapid reaction support to U.S. and South Vietnamese operations.

Vietnam Zippo factory engraved on the front with a depiction of an M48 Patton tank and the text «M COMPANY 3/11 ACR VIETNAM», representing M Company, 3rd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

M Company, 3/11 ACR served in Vietnam as part of the “Blackhorse Regiment,” operating tanks to deliver heavy firepower and support the regiment’s armored reconnaissance and security missions for U.S. and South Vietnamese forces.

Vietnam Zippo with a factory engraved depiction of the U.S. Navy Seabees insignia – a cartoon bee wearing a sailor’s cap, wielding a hammer, wrench, and machine gun, framed by a yellow rope border with the word «SEABEES» below. The Seabees (from “CB” for Construction Battalion) served in Vietnam building bases, airfields, roads, and other vital infrastructure, often working under combat conditions and providing their own armed security.

Vietnam Zippo with a three-dimensional triangular badge affixed to the front, featuring a dragon motif, airborne wings, and the insignia of the French Foreign Legion’s 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP). The emblem, with its green and red background and gold Legion grenade, reflects the regiment’s elite airborne status and its heritage from the 2e BEP, which fought in Indochina, symbolizing the Legion’s enduring ties to the region.

The 2nd Foreign Parachute Battalion (2e BEP), predecessor of the 2e REP, served as an elite rapid-response unit of the French Foreign Legion during the First Indochina War, conducting counter-insurgency operations against the Viet Minh and earning a reputation for toughness in some of the conflict’s fiercest battles.

Vietnam Zippo engraved on the front with the text «LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON INAUGURATION» above a portrait of the U.S. President with his initials «LBJ» below. The reverse is inscribed with «MR. JOSEPH I MC GUINNESS EMBASSY STAFF» over a map outline of Vietnam marked «SAIGON» and the years «1964–65», indicating service at the U.S. Embassy during the early escalation of American involvement in the Vietnam War.

Factory engraved Zippo bears the inscription «CHIEF BANKS» on the front, along with the emblem of the Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Fleet in blue and gold, depicting an anchor over a world map. The reverse side features the text «PRESENTED BY ADMIRAL JOHN J. HYLAND» above a blue flag with five stars, symbolizing the rank of a fleet admiral or commander in chief.

This lighter is associated with Admiral John J. Hyland, Commander in Chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet from 1967 to 1970. During the Vietnam War, the Pacific Fleet managed all major U.S. naval operations in the Pacific, coordinating carrier air strikes, amphibious assaults, naval gunfire support, and logistical supply to forces in Southeast Asia, ensuring constant operational readiness in one of the most critical theaters of the conflict.

Zippo featuring a three-dimensional brass appliqué of a Colt M1911 .45 caliber automatic pistol, complete with detailed markings reading “COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE .45” and the Colt logo. The background is plain brushed chrome, allowing the pistol design to stand out prominently.

The Colt M1911 .45 ACP pistol was the standard-issue sidearm for U.S. military personnel from World War I through the Vietnam War. Renowned for its stopping power, reliability, and rugged design, it became a trusted companion for American service members, especially in the close-quarters combat often encountered in Vietnam’s jungles and urban environments. The pistol’s iconic status made it a popular emblem on Zippo lighters owned by troops during the war.