Occupied Japan Lighters
“Occupied Japan” refers to a specific period in history following World War II when Japan was under Allied occupation, primarily led by the United States. This period lasted from 1945 to 1952. During this time, items manufactured in Japan were often marked with “Occupied Japan” to indicate their origin.
Lighters produced during the Occupied Japan era are collectibles today. They were often made from various materials such as metal, brass, or even ceramics. These lighters can bear unique designs and craftsmanship, reflecting the artistic styles of that period. The “Occupied Japan” mark can be found on the bottom or side of these items.
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occupied japan "grenade" cigarette lighters
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Vintage Occupied Japan Camera Lighter w/ Tripod & Box
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Vintage Working Occupied Japan Camera Lighter 7384/34
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VINTAGE 1940S SILVER BUICK MOVABLE WHEELS AUTOMOBILE CAR LIGHTER OCCUPIED JAPAN
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Vintage Occupied Japan Cigarette Lighter Rocket Chrome Art Deco
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vintage occupied japan table lighter
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Vintage Mid-Century Camera Lighter with Removable Tripod Made in Occupied Japan
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Various Vintage Collectible Lighters - Functionality Unknown; Some Never Lit
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Vtg Small Occupied Japan Lighter with Lift Arm Chain Linked Mesh Wrapped
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Vintage 1940's MIOJ Occupied Japan Lucky Car Figural Car Lighter UNUSED in BOX
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Vintage Collectible Table top Pistol Lighter marked made in occupied japan
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Vintage made in occupied Japan belt buckle lighter
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RARE Vintage 1940's OCCUPIED JAPAN Lift Arm Large Jumbo Table Lighter
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MCM tabletop Lighter Occupied Japan Hollywood Regency Tobacciana Vintage 1950-60
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Antique Hand Warmer Lighter Made in Occupied Japan With bag used by navy pilot
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vintage made in Occupied Japan Lighter , as-is parts
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Vintage Occupied Japan Relco Cowboy Boot with Spur Insert Table Lighter
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Vintage “Auto-Giant” Large Made In Occupied Japan Table Lighter
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Lumix Photo Lite 1940s Silver Tri Pod Camera Lighter Occupied Japan Vintage V25
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Vintage Cigarette Silver Trigger Lighter Hand Gun Pistol Occupied Japan
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Vintage Shalco Camera Lighter Occupied JAPAN Black Silver Photography
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RARE Vintage DRAGON 1940's OCCUPIED JAPAN Mechanical Gun Pistol Metal Lighter
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Vintage Occupied Japan Lighter Shaped as a Gun
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Occupied Japan Cigarette Lighter OLD CHARLEY Toby (Doulton-Style) 2.5" Lighter
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Vintage Occupied Japan Japanese Made Lumix Camera Table Lighter
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Vintage Made In Occupied Japan Beethoven Grand Piano Cigarette Lighter Rare Nice
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Vintage Weighted Sterling Silver Table Cigarette Lighter - Occupied Japan
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Old Vintage Workking 3 barrel Lord chesterfield Lighter made in occupied japan
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Vintage Pistol Cigarette Lighter Made in Occupied Japan
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Vintage Music Stand Lyre Harp HARP Lighter. Occupied Japan
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1945 - 1952 Occupied Japan Ship Lighter Chrome & Red Bakelite Nice Condition
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Vintage Occupied Japan Blue & Red on chrome Table Lighter Patricia
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Vintage Occupied Japan Cowboy Boot Lighter Table
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VINTAGE 1940S SILVER BUICK AUTOMOBILE CAR LIGHTER OCCUPIED JAPAN
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Lot of 3 Occupied Japan Porcelain Table Cigarette Lighter - 2 Are Effinware ☆
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Vintage Occupied Japan Silver Swan Chrome Table Lighter, Historic Collectible
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Vintage 1940's MIOJ Occupied Japan Lucky Car Figural Car Lighter. Works. GM7
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Vintage Astra Card Suits Cigarette Table Lighter Made In Occupied Japan RARE
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Vintage "Occupied Japan " Table Cigarette Lighter
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Vintage Piano Art Decor Prince Lighter Made in occupied Japan 1952 RARE
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Vintage Lift Arm Lighter Made In Occupied Japan C.1940-50’s Key Chain FLAWS
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Vintage Ornate Table Lighter Made in occupied Japan !!
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VTG MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN CHROME YACHT CIGARETTE LIGHTER - ORIG. FAM. OWNERSHIP
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Vintage Peacock Pocket Hand Warmer Occupied Japan
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Metal Mesh Lift Arm Lighter-1940s Made in Occupied Japan, 1" Height. Sparks!
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RELIANCE LARGE LIFT ARM TABLE Trench LIGHTER Made in Occupied JAPAN
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Vintage Table Cigarette Lighter Ashtray Under Tray Occupied Japan NEW OLD STOCK
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Vintage Silver Pistol Lighter “Million” Made In Occupied Japan
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Vintage Mother Pearl Pistol Lighter Made in Occupied Japan
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