Vintage Aviation History Commemorative EVANS Cigarette Case LIGHTER Boardman

Description

An extremely rare and important aviation history commemorative EVANS cigarette case lighter combination with original box and papers.
American, ca. 1931.
Exclusively made for the welcoming celebration of the aviators and not sold afterwards to the public!
Engraved on the back with the name of the original owner, the organizer who ordered the lighters!
These were gifted upon the completion of the aviator's epic, 5011 mile non-stop flight between New York and Istanbul, Turkey. (Please read the enclosed photographed article describing their flight!)
Marked inside the case: EVANS, Pat. 80179, Other Pat. Pend'g.
Excellent condition, with just slight signs of use.
Lighter works, but needs flint and fluid.
Since the published material doesn't mention the box and paper label, they probably weren't aware of those.
As such, this example might be the only complete version of this exceedingly rare commemorative lighter!
(Please view our other rare lighter listings!)
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