Ronson Cigarette Lighter
Object NameLighter
Historic Owner
Loren F. Isley
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
Dateca. 1945
PeriodWorld War II
Mediummetal, fabric
ClassificationsPersonal Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of the family of Loren Francis Isley. 2023.47.07
Object number2023.47.07
DescriptionLighter; Thin, oblong bronze Ronson cigarette lighter with "Loren F. Isley // Fighter Pilot" inscribed at center. The lighter features silver accents at top with a permanent lid closure and a slide switch, which, when opened, reveals a small wick to ignite the flame.Bottom features two screws that can be unscrewed to reveal an oil filler in lighter interior. Writing stamped on the bottom is illegible.
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