1973 Zippo Lighter - USS Kitty Hawk CV - 63 US Navy Ship - Capt R. E. Kirksey
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:45016753 | Brand: Zippo |
| Featured Refinements: Zippo USS | Theme: Military |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Very unique piece! Engraved on both sides with names of two US Navy Admirals.Own a piece of US Naval history.
Front is engraved with the name of Captain R.E. Kirksey --His second command was the aircraft carrier the USS Kitty Hawk from 1973-1975. Captain Kinsey enjoyed a 31 year career in the Navy and was a naval aviator who received his wings in 1953 and was promoted to Vice Admiral of the Navy in 1984, and retired in 1986. Vice Admiral Kirksey passed on Decem...ber 16, 2006.
Back is engraved RADM W. H. Harris. Rear Admiral Harris was also a naval aviator, and at the time was commander of the USS Coral Sea. His served his country for 35 years. Harris was a decorated combat pilot with more than 700 successful landings on the ground and on carrier ships. He also served as Deputy Director of Naval Education and upon retirement was selected to join the Golden Eagles, a prestigious organization limited to 200 members and comprised of pioneering aviators, including astronauts. Harris passed October 28, 2016.
This 1973-era Zippo Lighter -appears to be new in box, but is missing the lid. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
Front is engraved with the name of Captain R.E. Kirksey --His second command was the aircraft carrier the USS Kitty Hawk from 1973-1975. Captain Kinsey enjoyed a 31 year career in the Navy and was a naval aviator who received his wings in 1953 and was promoted to Vice Admiral of the Navy in 1984, and retired in 1986. Vice Admiral Kirksey passed on Decem...ber 16, 2006.
Back is engraved RADM W. H. Harris. Rear Admiral Harris was also a naval aviator, and at the time was commander of the USS Coral Sea. His served his country for 35 years. Harris was a decorated combat pilot with more than 700 successful landings on the ground and on carrier ships. He also served as Deputy Director of Naval Education and upon retirement was selected to join the Golden Eagles, a prestigious organization limited to 200 members and comprised of pioneering aviators, including astronauts. Harris passed October 28, 2016.
This 1973-era Zippo Lighter -appears to be new in box, but is missing the lid. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
