BRAND NEW – Sealed & Unfired 1996 “American and 18 similar items

Description: BRAND NEW – Sealed Unfired 1996 “American Rider” Zippo Lighter Gift Set! Up for sale is a BRAND NEW – Sealed Unfired 1996 “American Rider” Zippo Lighter Gift Set! UNFIRED, unused sealed, the orange warning sticker is still intact and unbroken on the reverse side of the lighter. Includes the lighter, one flint dispenser, one 4 ounce can of premium lighter fluid (amount of fluid in the can may vary or can may even be empty) and one genuine BLACK leather Zippo lighter pouch with clip. This item is being sold on behalf of a long time Zippo collector who is regrettably having to downsize his collection and is hoping it will go to someone who will appreciate it as much as he has. When the U.S. military entered World War II, American businesses geared their entrepreneurial efforts toward supporting the war effort as a means of survival. This meant the majority of raw materials were used to produce weapons, ammunition, armor, aircraft, and other necessary equipment. Zippo Manufacturing Company had a decade of experience selling their flip-open lighters to the consumer market, but during the war they exclusively produced Zippo lighters for American service members. The classic Zippo design garnered respect among the millions of Americans serving overseas. These steel-cased lighters had a black crackle finish and no customization, engravings, or art work on them but were durable and could function no matter what elements troops found themselves in. Ernie Pyle, a famous war correspondent and newspaperman, developed a special relationship with George Blaisdell and personally received a shipment of 50 Zippos prior to the D-Day invasion. “And another 100 will be sent to Ernie every month for the duration,” Blaisdell added. Pyle famously penned a letter to Blaisdell on Oct. 29, 1944: “If I tried to tell you how much these Zippos are coveted at the front and the gratitude and delight with which the boys receive them, you would probably accuse me of exaggeration,” he wrote. “There is truly nothing the average soldier would rather have.” Why do so many people love Zippos? Because they are small and compact, easy to refill and come in at a reasonable price point. If you lack the skill, patience, and time to rub sticks together to build a campfire, a handy Zippo can be a real lifesaver! Plus, they are less wasteful than cheap disposable lighters. Please visit our store check out the large selection of other Zippo’s we have for sale. Condition: This lighter is brand new and has never been used. Transaction Notes: We try to be fair and accurate with all our listings, please read the item description and bid carefully. We give you the information that is supplied to us by our vendors. 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