It is a brass Zippo wrapped thick and very resistant matte plastic, in a beautiful build quality and virtually indestructible. The insignia of the US Coast Guard with the two anchors, the American flag and the text "UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 1790" is written in slightly glossy finish and embossed through a marine porthole. 1790 is the date of creation of this body. Missing from the badge the Latin phrase "SEMPER PARATUS" meaning "Always Ready". USCG employs 100 000 people ...
Delivered in a standard box presentation Zippo slightly "customized" with inside "USCG" and documentation in several languages including French. Made in Bradford, PA - USA in October 2013. Marking "Day 13" under the lighter and gas insert. Zippo Reference: "USCG 28623". Weight 55 grams. Guaranteed for life. Perfect!