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Vintage Vulcan military lighter featuring the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR), also known as the Blackhorse Regiment.
The front is engraved:
HHT 11th ACR
Blackhorse
Vietnam – Cambodia
A raised red, white, and black Blackhorse insignia is mounted beneath the engraving.
The reverse features a smaller colorful military crest with the motto Vulcan
Type: Refillable flint-and-wick pocket lighter
Finish: Silver-tone brushed metal
Military unit: Headquarters and Headquarters Troop (HHT), 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Front inscription: HHT 11th ACR Blackhorse Vietnam – Cambodia
Reverse: Applied military crest with ALLONS motto
Bottom stamped VULCAN, P.O. Box 3252, S.F., Calif.
Japan marking on base
Insert stamped with a circular symbol and 35
Exact manufacturing year unknown
No original vintage condition with visible surface scratches, scuffs, and signs of age and handling. Both applied military insignias remain attached. The striker wheel produces a spark. The lighter has not been tested with fuel, and its ability to hold fuel or produce a flame is not guaranteed.
Please examine all photographs for condition and markings.
An interesting collectible for enthusiasts of Vietnam War memorabilia, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Blackhorse military history, and vintage military lighters.
