Original Items: Only One Lot of 3 Available. The Pacific War, sometimes called the Asia–Pacific War, was the theater of World War II that was fought in Asia, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and Oceania. It was geographically the largest theater of the war, including the vast Pacific Ocean theater, the South West Pacific theater, the Second Sino-Japanese War, and the Soviet–Japanese War.

The Pacific War saw the Allies pitted against Japan, the latter aided by Thailand and to a lesser extent by the Axis allies, Germany and Italy. Fighting consisted of some of the largest naval battles in history, and incredibly fierce battles and war crimes across Asia and the Pacific Islands, resulting in immense loss of human life.

The major Allied participants were China, the United States and the British Empire. China had already been engaged in bloody war against Japan since 1937 including both the KMT government National Revolutionary Army and CCP units, such as the guerrilla Eighth Route Army, New Fourth Army, as well as smaller groups. The United States and its territories, including the Philippine Commonwealth, entered the war after being attacked by Japan. The British Empire was also a major belligerent consisting of British troops along with large numbers of colonial troops from the armed forces of India as well as from Burma, Malaya, Fiji, Tonga; in addition to troops from Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The Dutch government-in-exile (as the possessor of the Dutch East Indies) were also involved. All of these were members of the Pacific War Council.

The Items In This Lot:
- 1943-45 Australian Used Genuine Zippo: The zippo is worn on the bottom and the patent number is impossible to read, but comparing the remaining stamping. Combined with the 3 barrel hinge and round bottom identifies this as a 1943-1945 produced zippo. We believe this to be Australian used and carried due to the 1942 and 1943 dated Australian coins affixed to the lighter body and flip top. The main body has a 1933 Territory of New Guinea One Shilling coin on it.

- Brass New Guinea 1944 Bullet Letter Opener: We believe this to be either British, Canadian or Australian made due to the British 1943 dated headstamp on the bottom of the casing. The primer on the round is impacted and there is no propellant inside of the shell. The 5” long brass letter opener portion has NEW GUINEA 1944 engraved on it in the typical war time fashion.

- American ½ Dollar Engraved “Guam Souvenir”: The coin was smoothed out on the front side, removing all original designs done by the mint. The face now has GUAM and the initials I.J.B. stamped into the coin. The 3 initials are also stamped on the reverse side below the eagle. The coin is very worn and has the appearance of having been carried in the pocket of someone for many years.

These are all wonderful items that come more than ready for research and display.