This 12 inch tall stuffed tiger wears a flight jacket, goggles and flying scarf emblazoned with the “390th Bomb Group”. The perfect gift!
Collection Object
Cigarette Lighter
Object Details
Object Name
Cigarette Lighter
Object ID
2014.156.014
Dimensions
Diameter, 0.6875 in, 1.7463 cm Height, 1.5625 in, 3.9688 cm
Associated Personnel
Henry J. Gerards
none
A small cigarette lighter produced by Kem Inc. for use as part of a serviceman’s basic survival kit. It originally belonged to Lieutenant Henry J. Gerards, a co-pilot assigned to the 570th Bomb Squadron.
Contribute to the Collection
In addition to financial and planned gifts, we also solicit donations of 390th H Bombardment Group and World War II era artifacts, documents, photos, ephemeral and other related materials.