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Lighter: M.6-2024

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Vietnam War brass lighter, stamped NAM I / A.M. YOUNG / L/052465 and with an eagle-like trade mark on the underside of the outer casing

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, 2024

Measurements and weight

Depth: 1 cm
Height: 6 cm
Width: 4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2024) by Sally Antiques The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

20th Century
1955 - 1975

School or Style

trench art

Materials used in production

Brass (alloy)

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: and with an eagle-like trade mark on the underside

  • Text: NAM I / A.M. YOUNG / L/052465
  • Location: Outer case
  • Method of creation: Stamped
  • Type: Inscribed

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.6-2024
Primary reference Number: 317856
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 November 2024 Updated: Monday 28 July 2025 Last processed: Monday 28 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2026) "Lighter" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/317856 Accessed: 2026-01-14 12:38:04

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