XXVI Fighter Command   Constituted as XXVI Interceptor Command on 28 Feb 1942. Activated in the Panama Canal Zone on 6 Mar 1942. Assigned to Sixth AF. Redesignated XXVI Fighter Command in May 1942. Engaged in patrol operations in the defense of the Panama Canal. Inactivated on 25 Aug 1946. Disbanded on 8 Oct 1948.   Groups. 16th: 1942-1943. 32d: 1942-1943. 37th: 1943. 53d: 1942.   Stations. Albrook Field, CZ, 6 Mar 1942-25 Aug 1946.   Commanders. Brig Gen Adlai H Gilkeson, 6 Mar 1942; Brig Gen Russell E Randall, 17 Aug 1942; Col Willis R Taylor, 16 Oct 1943; Col Robert T Cronau, 15 Jun 1945-unkn.   Campaigns. American Theater. Decorations. None. Data from Air Force Combat Units of World War II By Maurer, Maurer, Published 1986

The lovely silverwork on that lighter is typical of Central American motifs (Mayan)   6th Air Force   The 6th Air Force was first constituted as Panama Canal Air Force on October 19, 1940 and activated on November 20, 1940.     The 6th AF was re-designated as the Caribbean AF in August 1941, and then 6th AF in February 1942. Primary responsibilities included Panama Canal defense.

Very unusual wing.   I wonder why it was made.

6th Air Force insignia, which operated around the Panama Canal. Googling their history will reveal more. Guessing the lighter was decorated some-where in South or Central America. Neat theater trench art. 

Personal observation. I loved these jackets when I could get one. I got several of the OD Foul Weather Jackets, got a Blue version before retiring, and had one of these, early on, when I first went into the Navy and was still slim and trim😉. But, these were the best, the lining was warm and I loved the furry collar. At one time, the ship had no Foul Weather Jackets to give out, so they were giving out the brown leather Navy flight jackets. That was my least favorite. I worked on a flight deck at the time and needed to move. The flight jacket was not comfortable to do much more than sit around and look cool 🤣👍🏻⚓️

If it is a repro, I want to know who the maker is.  I won't get the item until Friday, so I won't be able to hunt for tags until then.  I am hoping its a Buzz or Real McCoys.

Looks like a repro to me. THe lining is also a clue as it looks synthetic material and the zipper is modern. 

Ain't that something!

Very interesting! any idea what the lot is worth?

Found this lighter in my Dad's collection of WWII memorabilia.  He was in the Army Air Corps and flew in Burma and the Pacific.  The lighter is silver and seems to be custom made with overlays appropriate to him.  His initials, Robert T Cronau, JR, Army Air Corps insignia, a 3-masted sailing ship (he was from Hampton VA and there were those ships that landed at Jamestown, I can't come up with another reason), maybe a Burmese figure on the top half of the back for his service there?, the last top overlay on the front I have no idea about.  Anyhow if you have any ideas, let me know!  In any case enjoy looking at it.