USS Noa zippo lighter, engraved depicting the pickup of John Glenn's space capsul 1962

By gmwright, 15 September, 2008
Description

This is a zippo slim lighter with the following inscription on it. "USS Noa approaching FRIENDSHIP 7 space craft after Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. completed three orbits around the earth. Feb. 20, 1962"   This lighter was only sold on board the USS Noa.  The engraving show a picture of the ship and the space craft in the water.   

Category
Militaria
Medium
chrome metal
Distinguishing marks
engraved picture of USS Noa picking up John Glenn
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
1" by 2"
Date Period
1962
Weight
3 oz
History
Acquired this item while in the Navy from 62 to 66.
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For Sale?
No