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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VINTAGE 1940s NOVELTY MINIATURE HANDGUN LIGHTER MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN unique
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Magic T.A.I.S. novelty gun lighter. "Made in occupied Japan"
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PKS Lighter Made in Occupied Japan Vintage Auto Petrol Lighter Works Push Button
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Vintage Post WWII Military Trench Lighter Made in Occupied Japan Works Great
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Vintage TABLETOP LIGHTER Made In Occupied Japan CMO Silver Plate HORSE HEAD 3.5"
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VTG Cowboy Boot Lighter Silver Plate Detailed Made in Occupied Japan Cowboycore
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Vintage Pistol Lighter Made in Occupied Japan Black Handel Nice Condition
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Vintage pistol cigarette lighter, 1950s, pearl grip, "Made in Occupied Japan"
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Vintage Mini Lift Arm Lighter Silver Tone Leather Occupied Japan READ
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Vintage 1940's MIOJ Occupied Japan Lucky Car Figural Car Lighter UNUSED in BOX
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Vintage Peacock Pocket Hand Warmer Occupied Japan
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Vintage Shalco Camera Lighter Occupied JAPAN Black Silver Photography
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VINTAGE CHASE MINI PISTOL LIGHTER MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN
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Mini Camera Table Lighter w/ Tripod Occupied Japan Continental New York Vtg
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Rare Vintage Camera Lighter | Occupied Japan 1945–1952
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Vintage Silver Car Lighter Made In Occupied Japan
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Mini Camera Table Lighter w/ Tripod Occupied Japan Continental New York Vtg
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Vintage Zenith Miniature Lift Arm Silver Tone Lighter Made In Occupied Japan
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Vintage Table Top Tobacco Cigarette Lighter Metal MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN
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Vintage Table Lighter Silverplated ,Made In Occupied Japan
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Vintage in The Box Cont -Life Miniature Cigarette Table Lighter Occupied Japan
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Not Common Occupied Japan Metal Asian Men Figurine Lighter
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Vintage MCM Photo Lite Mini Camera Lighter Occupied Japan Oriental Brand untest
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vintage gun cigarette lighter occupied Japan
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Vintage Collectible Table Lighter Round Insert Made In Occupied Japan
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1945 - 1952 Occupied Japan Ship Lighter Chrome & Red Bakelite Nice Condition
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Vintage Occupied Japan Camera Photography Lighter With Compass Cont-lite
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Vintage Collectible Pistol Lighter 1945-52 stamped made in occupied japan
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Vintage Made In Occupied Japan Antique Buddha Lighter Untested
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Cigarette Lighter Dress Belt Buckle 1945-1952 Occupied Japan Vintage
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Made in Occupied Japan mini keychain lift arm lighter
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Various Vintage Collectible Lighters - Functionality Unknown; Some Never Lit
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Vintage 1940’s Photo Lite Camera Lighter Made in Occupied Japan Oriental Brand
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VINTAGE LIGHTERS - MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN AND AUSTRIA
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VTG Pistol Gun Cigarette Lighter Made In Occupied Japan 1940-50's
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Vintage Made in Occupied Japan Silver Grape Vine balt Blue Insert Table Lighter
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Vintage Gun shaped Metal lighter lot Made in Occupied Japan
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Vintage Mid-Century Cont-Lite Camera Lighter Occupied Japan Loc T Drawer 2
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Vintage Occupied Japan Cigarette Lighter Rocket Chrome Art Deco
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Vintage Table Lighter & Ashtray Set / Occupied Japan
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VTG Smoking Set With Ashtrays (4) And Lighter Cup Made Occupied In Japan
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Vintage Occupied Japan Lighter Shaped as a Gun
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VTG DREAD Continental New York Gun Pistol Cigarette Lighter Occupied Japan RARE
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RARE Cowboy Hat Table Lighter Made Occupied Japan
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Vintage Cornucopia Table Lighter & Ashtray. Made In Occupied Japan.
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Vintage Working Occupied Japan Camera Lighter 7384/34
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Occupied Japan Pistol Lighter - Rare form
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Vintage Occupied Japan Table Lighter Genie’s Lamp
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Vtg 1940's Made In Occupied Japan Luckycar Car Lighter Used Not Tested No Fluid
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1940’s To 1950’s Occupied Japan Tabletop Lighter. Great Condition, Working.
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