Vintage Zippo Lighter Town & Country The USS Elokomin A0-55 "Let's Go Elo

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Vintage Zippo lighter featuring the USS Elokomin A0-55 ship. The lighter is in very good condition and measures approximately 2 1/4 inches high and 1 1/2 inches wide. I have other USS lighters up for auction and will combine shipping. I have other USS lighters up for auction and will combine shipping. USS Elokomin (AO-55) was a Cimarron -class fleet oiler acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II . She served her country primarily in the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and North Atlantic Ocean Theatre of Operations, and provided petroleum products where needed to combat ships. Elokomin was launched 19 October 1943 by Bethlehem Sparrows Point Shipyard , Sparrows Point , Maryland , under a Maritime Commission contract (MC hull 721); sponsored by Mrs. C. M. Marcey; transferred to the Navy 30 January 1943; and commissioned 30 November 1943, Commander J. A. Ivaldi, USNR , in command. I do combine shipping on multiple purchases. If you have any questions about this item or any item I have listed, please contact me. Thank you for looking!