Offered here is an EXTREMELY RARE and highly collectible original vintage Zippo lighter, featuring the legendary “Kilroy Was Here” design, executed with genuine gold inlay — one of the hardest-to-find Kilroy Zippo variants ever produced.
The famous Kilroy figure peeks over the wall in real gold inlay on a polished chrome body. This combination of iconic WWII folklore + luxury gold inlay makes this lighter a true museum-grade collector’s piece.
🔹 Details:
•Brand: Zippo
•Origin: Bradford, Pennsylvania – Made in U.S.A.
•Design: Kilroy peeking over wall – Genuine Gold Inlay
•Material: Polished chrome with gold inlay
•Era: Post-WWII vintage production
•Markings: Correct bottom stamps & original Zippo insert present
🔹 Condition:
Very good vintage condition with honest age-related wear only.
Mechanism works correctly, hinge tight, insert present.
🔹 Rarity:
This is an EXTREMELY RARE version, seldom seen worldwide, especially with original gold inlay intact.
🔹 Perfect for:
•High-end Zippo collectors
•WWII & militaria collectors
•“Kilroy Was Here” collectors
•Museum or showcase displays
A true centerpiece collector’s Zippo, combining American WWII heritage with luxury craftsmanship.