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This is a great World War I "trench art" lighter made from the centers of Imperial German belt buckles fitted with a flint wheel. The lighter is quite large, measuring just over 2-1/2" in height. The buckle centers display the motto "Gott Mit Uns" (God with us).
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:Approximately 2-9/16" in height x 1-15/16" in width x 3/4" in thickness.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Brass, nickel.
ATTACHMENT:To be carried in pocket to light up your smokes.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a WWI trench art lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBBX14 LAFJX4/14 SLADEX4/16
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The lighter has some light wear; the flint wheel is a slightly loose fit.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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