1950s P.G.L. Combat Grenade Desk Lighter military shirt Developed in 1943

Developed in 1943

Nylon was invented during WW2 and used on military parachutes but it wasn’t put into production until after the war for military garments

1960s Nylon cheer top

Made in Hawaii

1950s P.G.L. Combat Grenade Desk Lighter military shirt Developed in 1943Mid Century P. G. L. Combat Grenade shaped automatic petrol desk lighter, originating from Japan. The Mk 2 grenade, also known as the "pineapple" grenade, was a standard issue fragmentation hand grenade used by the U. S. military during World War II and in later conflicts like the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Petrol not included and may need a new flint Not tested. Measures: 4" x 2"