John H. Evans Library Digital Collections

Star Mounted Zippo Lighter

Title

Star Mounted Zippo Lighter

Type

Still Image

Subject

Medaris, John Bruce | Zippo Lighter | Cigarette Lighter | Army Ordnance Missile Command

Contributor

Army Ordnance Missile Command

Publisher

Florida Institute of Technology

Format

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Item

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Description

A silver Zippo lighter that has two raised metal stars on the cap and was used my General Medaris while Commanding General of Missile Command. The colored symbol represents the Army Ordnance Missile command. The words "Bradford, PA Zippo," are stamped on the bottom of the lighter.

Citation

“Star Mounted Zippo Lighter,” John H. Evans Library Digital Collections, accessed April 19, 2024, https://digcollections.lib.fit.edu/items/show/1014.