A lighter from John F. Kennedy’s summer 1963 European trip presented to a staff member that accompanied the president on Air Force One in the summer of 1963. Chrome-plated Zippo lighter has a large blue presidential seal on one side and is engraved on the other side, “European Trip of President Kennedy June, 1963.” This was a personal gift from the President for those accompanying him on this, his last European trip where he visited Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Rome, and the Vatican. In fine condition, with a bit of slight wear from use. While these lighters were given out to dignitaries and staff members, they appear at auction infrequently. Provenance: The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection. RR Auction COA.
