April 5, 2024
Konwal Vietnam War Cigarette Lighter from USS Annapolis AGMR-1, 1963-69
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This item is one of a group of excellent shape Vietnam War presentation lighters. Please see my other auctions to see the other ones listed. This is a Konwal lighter presented to troops on the U.S.S. Annapolis (see history of USS Annapolis below). The lighter is in excellent shape with a new flint and a light cleaning which is all that was needed. This is a rare and excellent war memorabilia. If you can email me and show that you were a member of the U.S.S. Annapolis, a special discount will be offered. I am a Vietnam Era Veteran myself and appreciate our current and past veterans. 1963–1976 U.S.S. Annapolis USS Annapolis (AGMR-1) was the former USS Gilbert Islands (ex- Sunset Bay ) and a Commencement Bay -class escort carrier of the United States Navy .Reclassified as AGMR-1 on 1 June 1963, renamed USS Annapolis on 22 June 1963, and then commissioned on 7 March 1964 with Captain John J. Rowan becoming its first commanding officer. Captain Rowan also served as the pre-commissioning officer when the ship was removed from the Naval Fleet Reserve in Bayonne, New Jersey and then converted at the New York Navy Shipyard. Check my other items up for auction and in our store. Bookmark: Family and Friends Country Store and check back often as I am always adding new, unique, quality items at a good value!!!!!!! Bid or Buy With Confidence
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