1968 ZIPPO SLIM LINE U.S.S. NORTHAMPTON CC1

Slim Line Zippo with markings that date it to 1968 displaying the U.S.S. Northampton. This Cruiser was commissioned in 1930. The Northampton was struck by two 24-inch torpedoes fired from IJN Oyashio on the 30th of Nov 1942 in the Battle of Tassafaronga, Guadalcanal and sank the following day. The lighter is in excellent condition.