Cigarette lighter
 

I have obtained a very unique U.S. Military cigarette lighter. Will put up a photo as soon as I can. It is about the size of a medium peppermint patty. It is made of brass and each side has the U.S. Army eagle symbol which covers the entire side. It has a small cap like cover which protects the workings. Two small screws allow the flint and fluid to be serviced.
Any idea of the war, who supplied, who was it supplied to, etc.
Thanks
Jack

Jack, have too see pictures. I have seen and have a WWI German one that looks like trench art but is likely made for troops. Lighters have always been popular, especially WWI and WWII with US guys.

Ed

I also have a very similar lighter with WW1 Crown "Gott Mitt Uns" circular seals soldered to each side.

And its about the accessories :)

Here is a picture of the lighter that I referred to in a previous thread.
Thanks
Jack

P.S. It has such a neat hinged cover that folds down over the striker and the wick and snaps in place. Thereby protecting those valuable parts. Separate ports are on the bottom for fluid and flint. Separate screws allow entry and closing and sealing.

A nice piece of trench art, CAP. It appears the body is made from a nut, with coat buttons to cover the hole. I have a number of these kind of handmade trench art lighters, one of which is like yours but with RAF buttons. Ill have to post photo.

Really interesting!

In Third Rech Germany there was a well established system to rewad merit with decorations, but while Adolf Hitler was known to give silver framed signed photos of himself, others used to give cigarette cases and engraved lighters.

Here's a photo of the one I have that's like yours. It's made from a brass nut and a pair of RAF tunic/jacket buttons. It's about an inch or so from flat to flat. Unfortunately, mine is missing a little screw-off cap for the wick.
My guess is yours is also handmade, and done in a similar fashion/materials. They're interesting little lighters for sure, and with such an almost infinite number of various, can make for a nice side collection.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ghterraf-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...lighters-1.jpg

I have never seen lighters like these before. Thank you both for posting. When I was a youngster(soooo long ago) I had a lighter collection and it is still around some place.

More trench art, although I don't really feel these are true trench art unless using a broad brush.

Lighter
Match box holder
Cigarette case

Bill you elavate the term 'Trench Art' to a whole new level~~~ Eric

Bill,
These are the two pieces I own!!
I lost the match case in college while out on a hike to a bluff overlooking a river. Almost two years later I was walking down the same path when the match case almost jumped out at me!! I recovered it and after some careful bending, it was good as new! Imagine how many college kids walked that path, but Grandpa concealed his war souvenir long enough for me to find again!!
I still have the original matchbox for it with the individual hand-dipped phosphorous matches in it!!

Bill , got the same Cigarette case : does it have a place for a picture inside ?

Patrice
No it doesn't have a place for a picture. Regards Bill

I do some pics , and see , not realy the same :

Bill,
Very nice items. I have the matchbox cover but I have never been successful in acquiring the lighter. The cigarette case is nice too but since I don't smoke anymore I can live without it! :)