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.