Zippo Eagle Flag High Polish Chrome Windproof Lighter (28449) in El Paso

The Zippo Eagle Flag High Polish Chrome Lighter (28449) is a patriotic Americana piece with a real story behind the artwork. The mirror-finished chrome case carries an engraved bald eagle soaring across an American flag, and that design is a replica of the lighter Zippo presented at the White House after receiving the President’s E-Star Award for export achievement in 2012. It is a Classic windproof, refillable lighter made in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and like every Zippo windproof pocket lighter it is backed by the brand’s lifetime guarantee. Our Hosts stock and handle these across El Paso Smoke Shops, so the notes below come from real first-hand experience with the line.

The Eagle Flag design and the E-Star Award story

The 28449 belongs to Zippo’s Patriotic / Americana collection. Its High Polish Chrome lid and body are engraved with a bald eagle in flight set against the stars and stripes of the American flag. The artwork is a replica of a personalized lighter Zippo created after the company accepted the President’s E-Star Award in 2012, a federal recognition for outstanding contribution to U.S. exports. That heritage is what makes this more than a plain chrome lighter for collectors of patriotic and military-themed Zippos: the eagle-and-flag emblem is tied to a documented moment in the brand’s history rather than generic flag art.

Windproof flame and High Polish Chrome finish

Like every Zippo windproof pocket lighter, the 28449 uses a windscreen chimney and a steady fuel-delivery rate so the flame stays lit in wind and weather where a basic lighter would blow out. The case is solid brass beneath a High Polish Chrome finish, giving it the heavy, mirror-bright feel and the unmistakable Zippo click when the lid snaps. It is a Classic-size case measuring 2.125 in tall by 1.375 in wide by 0.50 in thick and weighing about 2.20 oz, so it sits comfortably in a pocket. Note that the finish itself is cosmetic and shows handling over time; Zippo’s guarantee covers the mechanism, not normal wear to the chrome.

Refillable for life, ships empty

This lighter is refillable and built to last for decades rather than be thrown away. For safety and shipping reasons it ships empty, so you fuel it yourself with Zippo premium lighter fluid, which is sold separately. To refill, lift the inner unit out of the case, slowly saturate the cotton packing, and stop as soon as the fluid reaches the top of the packing so it does not overfill or leak. Keep the lid closed between uses, since the fluid evaporates even when the lighter sits unused. Over the long run a Zippo is a maintainable tool: replacement flints seat under the felt pad at the base, and once the wick turns black and frayed a replacement wick brings the flame back to full strength.

Zippo's lifetime guarantee

Every genuine Zippo windproof pocket lighter is covered by Zippo’s famous lifetime guarantee: it works or Zippo fixes it free. If the mechanism ever fails, you send the lighter to Zippo and they repair it free of charge regardless of the lighter’s age or condition. El Paso Smoke Shops sells the lighter; Zippo performs the free mechanical repair under their own guarantee. The guarantee covers mechanical function, not cosmetic finish, so scratches or chrome wear from everyday carry are part of a Zippo’s character rather than a defect.

Between the documented E-Star Award design, the windproof mirror-chrome build, and a lifetime guarantee honored by Zippo itself, the 28449 is a strong pick for patriotic-themed collectors and everyday carry alike. It is stocked at El Paso Smoke Shops in only some of our locations, so check the live availability on this page to see which El Paso store has it before you head over.