This Vietnam war genuine Year 1967 brushed chrome Zippo lighter is in good condition with solid cam spring, excellent snap and sound click. Matching Zippo insert has new flint which sparks. It just needs Zippo fluid. In the front, it features inscribed "SAIGON 1967 VIETNAM" and a US Army MACV logo. In the back inscription reads: 

YOU ONLY LIVE

TWICE

ONCE WHEN YOU'RE

BORN AND

ONCE WHEN YOU'RE

LOOKED DEATH IN

THE FACE

Bottom of Zippo is marked: " |||| ZIPPO ||| " which means lighter was made in 1967. Please view photos for more details of this vintage lighter. Note: Hinge is slightly wobbled.

In 1967, during the Vietnam War, Saigon was a key military, political, and economic hub in South Vietnam. It was also the headquarters for the United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV), which played a central role in coordinating American military activities throughout South Vietnam.

United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV):

Mission:

• MACV's mission was to advise and assist the South Vietnamese government and military in their fight against the communist forces of North Vietnam and the Viet Cong insurgents in South Vietnam.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Military Advising and Assistance:

   • MACV advisors worked closely with their South Vietnamese counterparts at all levels of command to improve the effectiveness of South Vietnamese military forces.
   • They provided training, logistical support, and advice on tactics, operations, and intelligence gathering.

2. Coordination of Military Operations:

   • MACV was responsible for coordinating American military activities in South Vietnam, including combat operations, logistics, and intelligence gathering.
   • It worked closely with South Vietnamese military units to plan and execute operations against enemy forces.

3. Civil-Military Operations:

   • In addition to its military mission, MACV also conducted civil-military operations aimed at winning the support of the South Vietnamese population and undermining support for the Viet Cong insurgency.

Saigon:

• Saigon served as the political and administrative capital of South Vietnam during the war.
• It was also the headquarters for numerous American military and civilian agencies, including MACV.
• The city was a major center for logistics, intelligence, and military operations conducted by both American and South Vietnamese forces.

Legacy:

• MACV played a central role in American military efforts during the Vietnam War, working to support the South Vietnamese government and military in their fight against communist forces.
• While Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces in 1975, the efforts of MACV and the American military in Vietnam continue to be studied and remembered for their impact on the course of the war.