Category: Zippo Lighters

Zippo lighters became popular in the United States military, especially during World War II. While Zippo Manufacturing Company never had an official contract with the military, soldiers insisted that base exchange stores carry the lighter. While it had previously been common to have Zippos with authorized badges, unit crests, and division insignia, it became popular among the American soldiers of the Vietnam War to get their Zippos engraved with personal mottos.

Looking for that special Vintage Zippo Lighter to add to your collection? Here are some great deals on Vintage Zippo Lighters made famous during WWII. Zippo lighters became popular in the United States military, especially during World War II when, as the company’s website says, Zippo “ceased production of lighters for consumer markets and dedicated all manufacturing to the U.S. military.” The Zippo at that time was made of brass, but as this commodity was unobtainable due to the war, Zippo used steel during the war years.