This is the Zippo lighter that saved the life of an American soldier after his entire squad was ambushed by the Viet Cong.

The lighter was a gift from the soldier’s wife on his birthday a couple of years ago. He treasured the lighter very much and always carried it with him to all the fierce battlefields he had been through. Having it by his side brought him encouragement and belief, reminding him of his family and giving him motivation to fight against the enemy.

On a rainy day, the soldier's squad was ambushed intensely in the deep jungle. Many of his comrades sacrificed their lives, and he himself was critically injured. With a severe leg injury, he couldn't move, and there was no one around. He had to lie still to avoid the enemy’s attention.

Waiting until the Viet Cong withdrew completely, the soldier tried to contact his comrades in despair but received no response. He found himself trapped alone in the jungle with his bleeding legs.

On the verge of death, he thought of his newlywed wife and their soon-to-be-born child. He wished he could see them again, just one more time. The soldier waited for his comrades in despair until he was exhausted. Knowing that he was nearing death, he used the lighter to light one last cigarette.

Unfortunately, because the cigarette was wet, it wouldn't light. In despair, the soldier looked at the Zippo and burst into tears. He still let the Zippo burn, holding it tightly in his hand, and then passed out.

When he woke up, he found himself in a hospital. It turned out that one of his comrades had come back to find him. Thanks to the Zippo accidentally setting fire to the leaves nearby, they were able to locate him. Just a few minutes later, the soldier would have died.

After that incident, the soldier appreciated the lighter even more, and always kept it by his side through many subsequent battles.

Several years later, after his retirement and return to the America, the soldier decided to pass on the Zippo lighter to his comrade and also friend who had saved his life in that jungle battle years ago.

Unfortunately, the comrade dropped it in a battle, and a local villager found it. Despite many efforts, the villager was not able to return the Zippo to the soldier's comrade.

Now, knowing the touching story behind it, the villager feels that the Zippo lighter should be passed on to a deserving next owner.