WWII US Army Private Purchase Brown "PX" GI Lighter by Dunhill

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  • WWII US Army Private Purchase Brown "PX" GI Lighter by Dunhill
  • WWII US Army Private Purchase Brown "PX" GI Lighter by Dunhill
  • WWII US Army Private Purchase Brown "PX" GI Lighter by Dunhill
  • WWII US Army Private Purchase Brown "PX" GI Lighter by Dunhill
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa World War II United States Army "PX" GI service lighter by Dunhill. The lighter is painted brown and has a slim striking surface on either side near the main cylinder. Lighters such as these were nicknamed "PX" for Post Exchange, a serviceman's go-to store for necessities and "luxuries" alike.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 2-3/8" in length and 5/8" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Painted steel, brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Wheel.

MARKINGS:

MADE IN U.S.A. PAT. PEND. Dunhill Service Lighter TRADE MARK.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a WWII US Army lighter collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBX13 LHEX1/14 SeVAAEX4/17

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The lighter shows some small spots of light wear.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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