Need a little Help.      I just received an army officers record from 1945-72.  He started off in the navy, went to the army as an EM in 1951 then to OCS.  He was a signal officer in Vietnam.      The record list he was awarded an “A F outstanding unit emblem”. Anyone know if this is actually an Air Force Outstanding Unit emblem or could it mean Armed Forces, (even tough I’m not sure what unit award it would be exactly).   Also I do not know when he was awarded it but looks like he only spent about 6 months in Vietnam with no campaign stars noted.   I know anything is possible but would an Army Officer receive this award?   Thanks.  

Yes WW2

Thanks Cobra for the clarification.

Literally only one match for that name. The stamps look newer than the 1920's, but could this be a short lived midshipman working uniform?

Hi Nestor, one of the common elements of fakes is that the engraved letters are usually “wobbly” and mis-formed. This is due to the fact that they are still using engraving equipment that is at least 60 years old. This is not an “imperfection” or a “handmade” look. This is the result of using worn out equipment.

I say Yes, based on the finish on the back and the fastener. 

Here is my NS Myers wings. Original WW2   ?

Cobra, what's the difference between a lighter with a crisp, perfect engraving that looks like it was laser-cut and one with "imperfection" and a "handmade" look by locals in street workshops? This is a characteristic of the authenticity of many Zippos from the Vietnam War.

I completely agree. Those Zippos aren't just lighters; they're pocket biographies. While those with generic phrases ("Bury me upside down so the world can kiss my rump") are iconic, those that include specific details like service number or unit are authentic pieces of military history that, in many cases, allow you to trace the real soldier and verify their authenticity.

Welcome! Quite a wide historical range there!