Zippo 1965 Western Electric WE Shield Slim 10K Gold-Filled Lighter For Sale

1965 Zippo Slim lighter with a Western Electric shield emblem on one face and a plain opposite face. The raised shield shows a bell, four stars and WE lettering. The gold-tone case is stamped ZIPPO and 10K G.F. on the base; it is identified as 10K gold-filled, not solid gold. This Western Electric Zippo offers a specific company-emblem piece for advertising memorabilia collections. The case has uneven tarnish, surface scratches and worn edges. Its removable insert shows rubbing and discoloration with a darkened wick and a visible felt pad and screw. The pictured lighter and insert are included. Fuel and function have not been tested, so ignition and operation are not confirmed. The 1965 date attribution is not independently established by the photographed base markings.