North Africa – Algier

In 1943, during WWII, several U.S. military units and organizations were stationed in Algiers, Algeria, following the Allied landings in North Africa (Operation Torch) in November 1942. Algiers became a strategic headquarters for Allied operations in the Mediterranean and North Africa.


Well worn black crackle Zippo with a scene engraved on the front with a mosque in the foreground, a palm tree, a cactus in front of sand dunes, a sunset including the year 1943 and birds in the sky. The other side is engraved with «North Africa» and «Algier» with ornaments and the owner's name «Leo».

  • Model:

    four barrel hinge, flat bottom

  • Year:

    1942 - 43

  • Status:

    in collection

Vorderseite von North Africa – Algier, Modell four barrel hinge, flat bottom, Jahr 1942 - 43, Bild 1Vorderseite von North Africa – Algier, Modell four barrel hinge, flat bottom, Jahr 1942 - 43, Bild 2