Lot 260: A Chrome-Plated Zippo Pocket Lighter with Order of the Red Star Emblem

A chrome-plated metal pocket lighter featuring a commemorative Soviet-style design. The front of the body is decorated with a multi-piece emblem based on the Order of the Red Star. The design comprises a five-pointed star with red enamel arms, surrounding a central gold-tone circular medallion. This central medallion depicts a standing soldier in a greatcoat holding a rifle, bordered by a white enamel ring. The Cyrillic legend on the white border reads ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯЙТЕСЬ! with the abbreviation СССР appearing in red at the base. A circular inset on the upper right of the front is struck with the lowercase brand name ZIPPO above the numbers 2895. The reverse of the lighter bears a large orange adhesive safety label with black printed text beginning with WARNING and including instructions for use and child safety warnings. No hallmark or purity stamps are visible on the metal body.