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.
