Zippo Lighter Restoration from the Vietnam War - Đa krông 73-74
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- Zippo lighter restoration from The Vietnam War Đa krông Post 1973-1974 with soldiers AWESOME hidden massage engraved in to it. Today I restore and repair an awesome lighter from Vietnam with a US Army Airborne Paratrooper Jump Wings Badge attached to is.
This Zippo lighter is a ground found from Đa krông in the Quảng Trị Province in the North Central Coast region of Vietnam. It was sent to me to restore from one of my friends in Asia.
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RESTORATION PROCESS
I used a little squeeze of WD40 rust remover to loosen things up. The inner case was stuck in the zippo bottom case, so I used my new custom tool to loosen those two parts from each other. I washed the inner and outer case in soapwater. Some Beautiful hand engraved inscriptions showed up on the lighter. I cleaned the inside lighter case in the sandblaster with low air pressure and I used white virgin aluminum oxide.
I heat treated the Zippo inner case to achieve a beautiful brown matt army color. I added the classic peace sign with my laser engraving machine. I also polished the case and lid to mirror blank. Finally I cleaned the Army Airborne Paratrooper Jump Wings decal in 12% vinegar and gave it a nice antique silver plating. I attached it to the Zippo with modern glue…sorry.
HIDDEN MESSAGE ON THE LIGHTER
VIETNAM DA KRONG 73-74
WHEN I DIE BURY
ME FACE DOWN
SO THE WHOLE WORLD
CAN KISS MY **
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Thanks for watching my restoration video. See you soon, Cheers Martin
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In this video I restore a Vietnam War Zippo Lighter - Feel free to spread some LOVE ❤👍 Also see my OLD NORDIC HAMMER RESTORATION - ua-cam.com/video/CtGgTyS7Ya0/v-deo.html - Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin
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ارررررررحب
*Assistindo aqui do BRASIL 🇧🇷❤👏🏼*
It's a world war 2 U.S. paratroopers sterling silver coat of arms.
Awesome Restorations sorry but those background sounds r super annoying
As a U.S. veteran, it warms my heart to see you bring these iconic items back to life again. Thank you so very much for doing them. The 3 veteran lighters you did made my eyes water.
I'm so glad you liked the videos ❤
Thank you for your service
What did fight for? Only in second total war Japan attacked you but you guys destroyed so many countries just for nothing!!!!
@@Jakut888 shut up troll
@@dirtonknees2 no, I'm serious. Tell me if you are smart enough for what us army fight all the time waste money of taxpayers!
The symbol was a parachute and wings for the US airborne division with the best engraving "When I die bury me face down so the whole world can kiss my ass"
@Aravind Naik Covid19 country=China
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The Wings with Parachute are United States Army Basic Parachutist
" Airborne " insignia. Worn by U.S. Army Soldiers and United States Marines
Thank you
And reported the spam
Anyone in the service can go to airborne school, I went with all branches
Thanks for watching and for sharing your knowledge I really appreciate it 😉👍
@@AwesomeRestorations Bro, tell to us, how you find this lighter ?
the winged parachute is jump school wings indicating that the person has qualified to jump. It is not exclusive to the Army but anyone from any service who completes the school and qualifies to jump can wear them. Da Krong is a place (like Da Nang).
thanks for your comment Dave I really appreciate it :)
My uncle carried a zippo very similar to the one your are restoring - I beleive the symbol/logo signifies the previous owner was Airborne - the most famous being the 82nd - but the 101st is also pretty famous.
As #Dave mentions, it could mean the prev owner carried the Airborne qualification and was part of another unit - all MACV-SOG operators were Airborne qualified, but belonged to Army SpecForces.
My uncle was ForceRecon Marines in Vietnam 67-70 operating in CCN (as far as I can tell)
The engraving was a bit odd, but a lot of soldiers displayed it ironically back then. 10/10 message on the case, though.
A lot of soldiers wore peace sign pins there. That’s why Full Metal Jacket included that detail because some had it on the back of their helmets and shit along with lines like “Born To Kill”
Basic Parachutist "Jump wings". Got mine in 80'. 😉
I’m Italian and I got mine in ‘89.
@@danieledragone423 io nel 71
Got mine in 87' and spent 10 yrs in the 82nd......
daniele dragone questo nel video però è il brevetto usa il nostro è appena diverso ed ha la stella al centro , simbolo che contraddistingue il brevetto militare da quello civile
Got mine in '02. Airborne!
Can we take a moment to appreciate the quote. Knowing military, that's exactly something someone would say 🤣
These are the most calming yet interesting videos, your creativity and humour with what you do really makes these videos unique!
Glad you like them!
So calming it put my daughter to bed lol
The engraved words made me laugh that person had a sense of humour
Fun fact: WWE HOF Mean Jean Oakerlage said the same thing in his HOF Speech
"When I die, bury me face down so the whole world can kiss my ass" has gotta be one of my all-time favorite quotes
Don't get me wrong, I loved the restoration. The only thing I don't like is how you engraved the peace sign on it. I'm not against it or anything I just think that it should be as original as possible
I agree but at least it was on the inside.
Peace is not always the answer. Sometimes fighting is the only way
@TEKNOMOGUL like I said, I'm not against it. I just think that it should be left how it was. I think of it as getting a really old car but but putting modern suspension in it, no one will see it but it doesn't make it all original
Maybe that was for his credit since he is the one who restored it. 😄
@@bradleyholcombe6114 As a Vietnamese, I feel respected by his peace sign. This lighter is evidence of the once brutal violence America put on our country. The war was purely death or survival. Remember Nixon wanted to nuke Hanoi. Yes, fighting was the only way for Vietnamese people at those long, cold, starving years. This peace sign is like a penance, it eases the pain. Thank you Martin
The emblem that was removed, cleaned, and re-silvered is a U.S. parachutist badge for the 101st and 82nd airborne paratroopers.
thanks for telling me :)
not just 101 or 82nd . they are jump wings
AATW
Who tf dont know that
Silver wings are what someone gets for successfully completing US Army Airborne School at Ft. Benning Georgia. The mark of a paratrooper. Not the mark of a specific unit.
4:19 anyone else see the face that appeared while using his magic potions
Zippo Jesus?
So glad I wasn’t the only one to see that. Had to rewind and watch again just to make sure it wasn’t in my head.😳😅
God?
I think he was memeing you
@@jessefrazier9263 zisus?
3:41 That is the symbol of a US Army Paratrooper. Those are their “jump wings” that all paratroopers get upon graduating airborne school.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your knowledge I really appreciate it 😉👍
Hooah Airborne
"The text is not full readable yet"
Oh Marty that text was *completely* readable even then
I love the smell of Awesome Restorations in the morning…Smells like Victory
thanks :)
Did anyone see a Person's face in the solution at 4:19
Yes. A man with a beard. Good catch!
Hidden face reveal?!
I saw it two hade to look twice to make shore I wasn’t seeing thangs👀
@@RJ1menzZ585 no. Hes shown his face plenty of times
I thought it was John Rambo's face.
My father served in the Vietnam War. This restoration really touched home. Very very awesome ❤
Him : we need a little squeeze of WD40
Me: oh that’s normal
Also him: And some fire
Me: :O
Olá,parece ser nossa Senhora aparecida,padroeira do Brasil!
Those are coveted US Army Paratrooper wings. The Airborne are a very proud community (which I’m proudly included) and you did a magnificent job on this lighter. #AirborneAllTheWay
Poetry rarely displayed. Someday if I get a tattoo I might get this one: "When I die bury me face down so the whole world can kiss my ass". Beautiful.
Should have had some Doors or CCR music playing in the background...
"WHEN I DIE BURY ME FACE DOWN SO THE WHOLE WORLD CAN KISS MY ASS"
Dali manila
@Asif S A that’s kinda sus bromie
everyone’s talking about how the engraving isnt good for the restoration but that laser engraving was sick as shit i’ve never seen something that cool
It is called the Parachutist Badge or "jump wings" it is an actual military badge.
I thought it was a hot air ballon
@@pattyknutson5192 There's a nice picture of it if you google it. Also there are other versions of it depending on how many combat jumps you take.
jump wings for airborne I think cause its also list for just parachutist
www.google.com/search?q=us+airborne+jump+wings&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiPksbsyorsAhVNZq0KHXiIDckQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=us+airborne+jump+wings&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIGCAAQCBAeOgQIABBDOgIIADoECAAQHjoECAAQGFD9aFjzeWDSe2gAcAB4AIABaIgB0AaSAQQxMC4xmAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWfAAQE&sclient=img&ei=Cy1xX8_gEc3MtQX4kLbIDA&bih=977&biw=1920&rlz=1C1GGRV_enCA751CA752
I spent time on a ship in the south China sea during Viet Nam 68 tru 70.I came back with 2 zippos with picture of my ship on them. Thank-you for bringing to life those Nam lighters. Hopefully their owners survived. 🙏
Thanks for your comment, I hope they survived too :)
Отдельная благодарность за субтитры:))
Awesome job mate 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
But the music in the background isnt very nice
I love these sound effects
The vietnam war was not a popular war. The soldier that had that lighter was from the 101st Airborn division. The saying means that when the war ended and when they got off the plane they were being spit on called baby killers and all sorts of names. Sounds like this soldier was tired of it so tell the world to kiss my ass.
@@debbiesmith847 I think its the The Clangers..the British 1970s kids TV programme about moon critturs....
I applaud the quality of the restoration. I have some mixed emotions about the engraving of the inner case though. This is a significant historic artifact. I would not have done that.
He only asked himself if he could, not if he should. Hipster mentality.
You dont see it, and it doesn't affect the performance or history of the piece. He was just adding his own rendition to an artifact that he spent hours restoring, imagine it as his little signature. I think it was a great addition to the piece!
I don't see a problem with him putting a peace sign on it, it's hidden plus it belongs to him and was his project
I love this guy's work but it's when he does this that reminds me why I put my mechanic above him in terms of restoration skill. My mechanic and other restorationists truly go the extra mile in restoring works, hell my mechanic was even apologetic in not being able to salvage the knife he was trying to restore and the irony ? My mechanic doesn't have restoration in his name but he embraces the true meaning of restoring a piece.
At first I thought the same thing but I don’t believe it’s a US military issue one. I could be wrong but all the issued ones I’ve seen have been engraved and enamelled with the unit/ship/base insignia and not had anything bonded to them.
Perhaps this was made as a gift from a US serviceman to an ARVN one?
Done with loving respect. Very impressive and honorable to the memories of those who served.
thank you so much :)
У тебя получаются самые интересные видосы по рестоврации предметов
Это очень залипательно
Продолжай в том же духе
Желаю тебе удачи в будующем
4:19 that scared me, I thought someone was behind me. I'm literally watching this home alone in quarantine
😂😂 sorry
@@AwesomeRestorations 😂😂no probs man... thanks for the reply though 🤩
oh his face 😂
Its a parachute
Good little brainwashed sheep keep staying home “quarantining” for a “virus” that has over a 99% survival rate while the normal people go out and live life
I got really confused when a billy goat noise came out of a wooden cat
You mean a lynx?
@@futrey9353 Let people enjoy things.
Xin chào! Tôi đến từ VIỆT NAM. Tôi đã xem lại video này rất nhiều lần. Thật tuyệt vời khi chiếp zippo có khắc chữ: VIỆT NAM. Cảm ơn bạn vì đã phục chế chiếc zippo đó. 🥰👍👍👍
thank you so much for watching :)
@@AwesomeRestorationscám ơn nhiều🎉
4:20 WTF DUDE I THOUGHT THERE'S A PERSON BEHIND ME
Edit: and the time was perfectly at 4:20 lmao
I thought i was going crazy
LoL its hard to figure out😂
I thought it was my reflection but distorted and weird looking, scared the shit out of me lmao
lmao that was creepy
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I'm from Vietnam, thank you for restoring your memories
Me too
Apart from this incredible incredible work you do and the amazing way you film it,
I love the night sounds so much and the fact that there’s no background music. It’s great ASMR and i usually don’t like ASMR videos.
So peaceful and calming and I can’t stop watching these actually. Much love❤️
Go to 4:32 and watch the eyes on the little bear wire dispenser!
These videos are wonderful! Calming, restful, and they bring back memories of that time in history when we were so young and had our entire lives ahead of us. We thought we were going to change the world... instead, the world does what it always does and changed us.
Tears for who we were and those we lost.
Anyone else is gonna mention that the bear 5:44 winks at ya??? I nearly choked on my water
Yeah i saw that. Wierd.
Same. Wasn’t ready for that 😂
OMG SO U TOO, I THOUGHT I WAS HALLUCINATING LMAO 🤣
This editing is amazing- even the small stuff like the blinking of the ever when you pulled the metal out. So satisfying too!
Thank you very much!
love watching ur show sir. My father never smoked…even during his tour in WW11…he fought in the “Battle Of the Bulge” he was in the 82nd Airborne division! He met Eisenhower and Patton. As a matter of fact he served as an entry during a party the generals and upper Echelon had after the war..he said every one was there from Montgomery to our Generals. He said u should of seen the food and alcohol 🍺 served.
Thank you for all the wonderful videos. It amazes me how well you work and restore. I just can’t believe u remember where everything goes? Take care and stay safe.
thanks for this comment Mike I really appreciate it. I can only imagine the food and alcohol back then :)
Обожаю смотреть ваши видио, так успокаивает и расслабляет
Ага ,один минус ,без его видосов я теперь уснуть не могу)))
@@РустемВалиев-ю4ц а я наоборот под них засыпаю )))
@@sweethoney569 так я тоже засыпаю ,а без видосов уже уснуть не могу
Новая жизнь, даже не подумаешь что можно восстановить, класс!
This just showed up in my "suggested" videos. You are truly a master metalsmith/restorer. Beautiful work!
thank you so much :)
I love your videos man, I always feel so calm and relaxed watching them - as some sort of anti-stress therapy! And the lighters restorations are my favorites :) Cheers!
Hi Svetoslav I am really glad you like my videos - I am sure you will like the next video too 😊🔥
I love It. But still...i wish u wouldnt add New design to historic pieces...
Sometimes its necessary to keep the pieces together but i know what u mean
It’s hidden and won’t be seen for like another 20 years so I don’t see the problem
Datcord it’s necessary to engrave peace signs?
No one going to mention the bear blinking at 5:44?
Omg i thought i saw it blink too, then thought maybe it was just a light reflection! 😂 so at least I’m not seeing things
he winked!
I saw it too.
I saw it too
Some people spend thousands on cars, computers or clothing. This lovely lad - sandblasting machine it is 👌😍
I wonder how expensive everything together is 🤔
Класс¡¡¡. Всегда уважение человеку с золотыми руками!
thank you very much
*Salveeeee ✌🏻 Assistindo aqui do BRASIL 🇧🇷❤👏🏼*
When you restore these they're so beautiful. I'm so glad you're so careful with the history of them. Good job man 🖤
Thank you very much!
I know you are trying to make us smile, and you know what it's working for me. ❤️❤️
I'm so glad!
@@AwesomeRestorations 😌
The emblem you removed with the utility knife is a paratrooper wing. This lighter must have belonged to an Airborne jumper.
I am absolutely fascinated by how this laser engraving works, the first time I saw this on your channel, it looked so surreal to me 🤯
Welcome aboard! And yes it is really cool with the laser :)
I was wondering, where you learned how to do this so perfectly? You’re an awesome artist congratulations, greetings from 🇧🇷
Thank you so much 😀 I am self taught
Omg. This man is brilliant. The lighter is gorgeous. Wonderful job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Spreading love! I've never been this early before ❤️
Yay! Thank you! cheers my friend :)❤️
Erasing the history of war is not cool, when you do that our history is lost and, in the long run, forgotten and people will not be able to look at us and learn from these mistakes
I’m sorry, did that bear just WINK at me?!
Yes, a cool bear.
Ya that screwed with me too. Glad I'm not the only one.
😉😉
you aint trippin
Is there actually a woodpecker and a warble outside your shop, or are the sounds added in?
AWESOME THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE SUBTITLE ♥️♥️😉
You're welcome 😊
welcome to Viet Nam
from Vietnam
thanks :) greetings from Sweden
Great restoration. Not sure about adding a peace sign to a paratroopers zippo but awesome work overall.
Agreed. A purer restoration to as close to original condition would have done the piece and it's history more justice. Still looks good though
Its a message...
Isso é tão satisfatório de ver que meu deus, dá uma paz interior por ver ele todo bonitinho❤️ obrigado pela legenda em Português (Brasil)🇧🇷
Olha aí um br kkkk
É nois
I missed the sand blasting for a long time
Your channel is the best proof that people should not throw good things away, even if in a bad shape. Beautifully restored item and nicely directed video. Thank you very much!
thank you so much :)
Adoro páginas de restauração...,,isso nos dá o conceito ativo de que devemos sempre preservar.Página bruta!!!
A partir do minuto 4 aparece um rosto na água. Quando ele coloca o líquido amarelo. Você percebeu isso? Que gozado.
the results of his work are very clean, neat, and unique, very pleasing to the eye. I really like your video when I first watched btw I'm from Indonesia, thank you for the subtitles
Thank you very much!
Video restorasi korek Zippo lainnya juga keren-keren bro. Keahlian ini orang memang mantap banget.
Estou viciada nesses vídeos, socorrooo...
Acho relaxante
Nice video!
thank you so much
Impressively well done restoration, sir, ur a real perfectionist.
Thank you so much 😀
We need a little squeeze of WD-40
Proceeds to empty the entire bottle out
I wonder where the owner is today, hopefully he came back home
Ai là người VIỆT NAM điểm danh 😁✋🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳
I love these so much! Whats your favorite things to restore? Seems like a lot of lighters but maybe you like other stuff more.
Keep it up though!
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 😉 I like to work on every thing with metal 👍
Paraquedista da Escola Aerotransportada do Exército dos Estados Unidos. Distintivo 101ª Divisão Aerotransportada. United States Army Airborne School Parachutist. Badge 101st Airborne Division. ❤️ for Brazil.
Outstanding work. Attention to detail. My father served, and he never spoke about it. Several years ago, he passed. He was hard on us boys but always fair. Lessons learned were never forgotten. We never made the same mistake twice. He was a good man. I miss him dearly. Thank you for the video.
thanks for your comment John, I can understand why those who served doesn't talk about it - he sounds like a good father to you boys ❤
Nice and wonderful thing🌹🌹🌹
Thank you so much
whoever oned this lighter had a great sence of humor
Seu trabalho é fantástico, parabéns !👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks for watching Marcelo I really appreciate it 👍😉
4:19 I've never been more scared in my life
I doubt that ... ;-) Cheers honey
You should have set the time stamp for one second later... 4:20
@@metalfoil924 😂😂😂
I was not scared
Meee too
Very well done! Really nice job you have done!!!!!
Thank you very much!
I wish you kept the patina on the outside and just tidied the inside 😂 man your work is top quality and soo satisfying to watch 👌✨✨✨✨
Was it just me or did the wooden bear blink when Martin took the iron out of his mouth ?
😉😉
"When I die bury me face down so the world can kiss my ass"
Gotta love those old Airborne boys!🇺🇲
The inscription is a standard infantry sentiment. Awesome job.
thanks a lot
Like, before or after they join any given war?
The emblem you took off its paratroopers wings or a we call them in the military"Airborne Wings". Only soldiers who are jump Qualified can wear those wings. Whoever had the lighter was a U.S Paratrooper or jump qualified.
thanks for telling me this :)
@@AwesomeRestorations there are also two other types of jump wings the US Army and Air Force give. The one from the lighter is the one you get once you complete the basic paratrooper course and 5 jumps, then there’s the senior parachutist badge (which looks just like the one on the lighter but with a star on top) which requires the basic paratrooper course, the jumpmaster course (which is a more advanced course) 30 jumps and you have to have been with an airborne unit for 24 months. Then the Master Parachutist Badge (which is just like the one on the lighter but has a star encircled in a Laurel wreath) requires the basic course, jumpmaster course, 65 jumps and have been with an airborne unit for 36 months. My father and grandfather both had jumpmaster wings
This shows me that you take Pride and take great Respect of what you do , Son . May God Bless You and keep you Healthy , during these trying Times .🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
thank you so much :) you stay safe too
"When I die bury me upside down so the world can kiss my ass" - Platoon
One of the best war movies ever made
p.s. good job brother 👍
thank you so much :)
❤ from Vietnam
❤❤❤ back to you my friend :)
It’s stuck - adds WD40
It’s still stuck - adds fire 🔥 😂👌🏻
ha ha exactly ;-)
In Indonesian Army, the emblem name is "MOBUD or Mobilitas Udara" that means Air mobility (Basic Paratroopers)
“Let’s get a little squeeze of WD40”
Proceeds to douse the entire thing
Yet another beautiful object restored in all it's glory.
thank you so much
When In stress, Watch Awesome Restorations. All will fly away.
Thanks :)
" WHEN I DIE BURY ME FACE DOWN SO THE WORLD CAN KISS MY A**" THATS HILARIOUS LOL
Would be epic if you were able to get it to the original owners family. Amazing job.
Honestly. Seeing the finished product brought tears to my eyes.
thanks, I am glad you liked it :)
It would frankly be so cool to have the owner asking for his lighter back, it still bears the message.
yes it would :)
Aww you didn’t say “This needs sandblasting”
I know, I felt like something was missing and it wasn't as exciting lol there was no build up.
8:15 LoL this quote though 😆
I startesd watching these because I love seeing from old to new. I have my Grandpas Bomber jacket from Vietnam War. As his Granddaughter I thank you deeply for this. Godbless and you did an amazing job!
thanks for watching :)
0:51 the old patina looks beautiful
Well in the that case I am the most beautiful person on earth