{"product_id":"2-vintage-zippo-lighters-uss-donald-b-beary-hmcs-algonquin-stanavforlant","title":"2 Vintage Zippo Lighters USS Donald B Beary HMCS Algonquin STANAVFORLANT","description":"\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;2 Vintage Zippo Lighters USS Donald B Beary HMCS Algonquin STANAVFORLANT\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Pair of vintage Zippo windproof petrol lighters decorated with naval ship crests and NATO maritime emblems.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The first is a slim Zippo commemorating the United States Navy frigate USS Donald B. Beary, pennant number FF-1085. One side features the ship's coloured crest and name, while the reverse shows a black silhouette of the frigate above the wording:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;U.S.S. DONALD B. BEARY\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\nFF-1085\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;USS Donald B. Beary was a Knox-class frigate of the United States Navy. The vessel is officially recorded under the designation FF-1085. \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The second is a standard-size Zippo featuring the STANAVFORLANT emblem, representing NATO's former Standing Naval Force Atlantic. The reverse carries the coloured crest of HMCS Algonquin with the motto:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A COUP SUR\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;HMCS Algonquin was a Royal Canadian Navy destroyer associated with Canadian and international naval operations. \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Condition:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\nGood vintage condition overall, with surface scratches, rubbing, marks, tarnishing and general age-related wear. Please inspect the photographs carefully for the condition of the chrome finishes, coloured emblems, hinges, inserts and base stamps.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Both lighters require replacement flints or similar servicing. They have not been fuelled or function-tested and are therefore sold as untested. No claim is made that either lighter is currently working.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Circa:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\nLate 20th century. The individual Zippo production dates should be established from the base stamps.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Dimensions \u0026amp;amp; Item Details:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Two vintage Zippo windproof petrol lighters\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;One slim USS Donald B. Beary FF-1085 example\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;One standard-size STANAVFORLANT and HMCS Algonquin example\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Decorated with coloured naval crests and ship emblems\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;No boxes, fuel or additional accessories included unless shown\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You will receive the two lighters shown in the photographs\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Important:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\nThe lighters will be supplied completely empty of fuel. They require attention before any attempted use.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Packed carefully and dispatched securely using a carrier service that accepts the item.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n","brand":"The Voyage Bird","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51561574563980,"sku":"ebay-327273564739","price":85.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/0793\/2044\/files\/1_af3e150e-2b94-45f5-b8a7-639288f09aaf.jpg?v=1784809538","url":"https:\/\/www.thevoyagebird.co.uk\/products\/2-vintage-zippo-lighters-uss-donald-b-beary-hmcs-algonquin-stanavforlant","provider":"TheVoyageBird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}