Vintage Match-King permanent-match pocket lighter with a gold-tone decorated body, black ends and a red diamond marked USMC. The opposite face has an eagle above a stars-and-stripes shield. Includes the removable match stem with darkened wick tip; the side striker channel and top opening are pictured. The base is marked MATCH-KING and CHICAGO, U.S.A. with patent text. Both faces have heavy finish loss, dark scuffing and worn graphics. A USMC-marked patriotic collectible, not represented as military-issued or tied to a particular war. Ignition and fuel contents are unverified.
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