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Collectibles / Militaria / Vietnam (1961-75) / Original Period Items / Other Vietnam War Orig. Items
Wartime Coronet Rocky manufactured lighter that was factory
engraved SPECIAL FORCES GROUP, 1 st SPECIAL FORCES VIETNAM with an enameled
SF crest affixed. The lid was locally engraved SFC ROBERT H. SIMMONS, 31 st ENGR DET, 11 FEB 68 – FEB 69, On the reverse of the lighter is a map of
Vietnam. The lighter is in unused condition but the hinge is offset as can be
seen in the pictures. The piece will come with a reprinted picture of the
veteran during his tour in Vietnam. The item is also featured on the website
specialforceshistory as artifact number L-038. Robert “Too Tall” Simmons served two tours in South East
Asia. His first tour was in 1962 with the 7 th Special Forces Group
(ABN), Field Training Team #1 (FTT#1) assigned to Project White Star. He
returned to SEA in 1968 with 5 th Special Forces Group (ABN),
Vietnam, D - Company as a Construction Engineer.
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