1997 Inshore Undersea Warfare US Navy Zippo Lighter

A 1997-dated Zippo in camouflage finish bearing the insignia of the Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare (MIUW) unit of the U.S. Navy — a specialized coastal defense and undersea surveillance command with a low public profile and a dedicated collector following. The lighter is in new/unfired condition with the flint removed and the tube clear. The plastic Zippo display box and guarantee paperwork are included. MIUW unit Zippos are a niche within a niche — military branch collectors and Navy specialization collectors both chase these, and the camouflage finish adds another layer of desirability. Finding one in new/unfired condition with full paperwork is uncommon.