Description: RARE 1967 Viet Nam Vietnam Zippo Lighter - U.S.S. Hermitage LSD 34 Thomaston-class dock landing ship of the United States Navy. She was named for The Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson's estate just outside Nashville, Tennessee Thomaston Class Dock Landing Ship: • Laid down, 4 November 1955, at Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp., Pascagoula, MS. • Launched, 21 June 1956 • Commissioned USS Hermitage (LSD-34), 14 December 1956, CAPT. Leonard A. Parker in command • During the Vietnam War USS Hermitage participated in the following campaign: Vietnamese Counteroffensive - Phase III • 3 to 14 June 1967 • 30 June to 17 August 1967 • 30 August to 10 September 1967 • 9 October to 10 November 1967 • Decommissioned, 2 October 1989 • USS Hermitage (LSD-34) earned one campaign star for Vietnam War service • Transferred (on loan) to Brazil, renamed Ceara (G-30) • Sold outright to Brazil and struck from the Naval Register, 24 January 2001, named NDD Ceará (G-30) • Ceara decommissioned, 31 March 2016 • Final Disposition, sunk as a target, date unknown Please note that the inside case is stuck. The outer case is in excellent condition given its age. Makes for a fantastic collectible for both Zippo and War enthusiasts!!! Please message me if you have any questions or need to see additional photos. Check out my store for our unique items. Top rated eBay seller since 2005.
Price: 249 USD
Location: Orange, California
End Time: 2024-12-20T00:33:48.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: Vietnam (1961-75)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
