U.S. Navy «U.S.S. Oriskany» – Donald L. Marquis

USS Oriskany (CVA-34) was one of the U.S. Navy's most active attack aircraft carriers during the Vietnam War, completing seven combat deployments between 1965 and 1973. Operating from Yankee Station in the Gulf of Tonkin, she launched thousands of sorties against military targets in North Vietnam and in support of allied forces in South Vietnam. During her 1969 deployment, embarked Carrier Air Wing 19 flew A-4 Skyhawks and F-8 Crusaders on strike, reconnaissance, interdiction, combat air patrol, and close air support missions following the end of Operation Rolling Thunder. Among the crew serving aboard Oriskany during her 1969 Vietnam combat deployment was Seaman Donald L. Marquis.

Zippo factory engraved on the front with the insignia of USS Oriskany (CVA-34), depicting a stylized globe surmounted by a vertical sword, a scroll inscribed «U.S.S. ORISKANY», crossed weapons, and a laurel wreath, with the hull classification «CVA 34» beneath. The provenance is further supported by several photographs of USS Oriskany and an original Letter of Commendation presented to Seaman Donald L. Marquis by the ship's commanding officer in recognition of his outstanding performance during combat operations in Vietnam.