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.
