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.
