Cigarette lighter

CAP Black · 04-30-2014, 10:15 PM

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

Edward Tinker · 04-30-2014, 11:37 PM

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

alanint · 05-01-2014, 08:26 AM

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

Vlim · 05-01-2014, 12:41 PM

And its about the accessories

CAP Black · 05-08-2014, 09:22 PM

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.

Bill_in_VA · 05-08-2014, 10:08 PM

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.

Sergio Natali · 05-09-2014, 09:18 AM

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.

Bill_in_VA · 05-09-2014, 10:16 AM

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.

rhuff · 05-09-2014, 03:40 PM

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.

wlyon · 05-09-2014, 06:08 PM

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

cirelaw · 05-09-2014, 08:22 PM

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

alanint · 05-09-2014, 09:04 PM

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!!

LU1900 · 05-10-2014, 02:14 PM

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

wlyon · 05-11-2014, 09:01 AM

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

LU1900 · 05-11-2014, 01:15 PM

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

Ron Wood · 05-11-2014, 02:45 PM

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!

04-30-2014, 10:15 PM	#1
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	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

05-01-2014, 12:41 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	And its about the accessories Attached Thumbnails

05-08-2014, 09:22 PM	#5
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	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. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by CAP Black; 05-09-2014 at 10:55 AM. Reason: added info

05-09-2014, 09:18 AM	#7
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	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. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

05-09-2014, 06:08 PM	#10
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 2,613 Times in 969 Posts	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 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bill Lyon

04-30-2014, 11:37 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	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

05-01-2014, 08:26 AM	#3
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I also have a very similar lighter with WW1 Crown "Gott Mitt Uns" circular seals soldered to each side.

05-08-2014, 10:08 PM	#6
Bill_in_VA User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 387 Thanks: 801 Thanked 578 Times in 208 Posts	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.

05-09-2014, 10:16 AM	#8
Bill_in_VA User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 387 Thanks: 801 Thanked 578 Times in 208 Posts	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.

05-09-2014, 03:40 PM	#9
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,305 Thanks: 2,735 Thanked 991 Times in 727 Posts	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.

05-09-2014, 08:22 PM	#11
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Bill you elavate the term 'Trench Art' to a whole new level~~~ Eric

05-09-2014, 09:04 PM	#12
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	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!!

05-10-2014, 02:14 PM	#13
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 911 Thanks: 46 Thanked 471 Times in 198 Posts	Bill , got the same Cigarette case : does it have a place for a picture inside ? __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

05-11-2014, 09:01 AM	#14
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 2,613 Times in 969 Posts	Patrice No it doesn't have a place for a picture. Regards Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

05-11-2014, 01:15 PM	#15
LU1900 User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: FRANCE Posts: 911 Thanks: 46 Thanked 471 Times in 198 Posts	I do some pics , and see , not realy the same : Attached Thumbnails __________________ Best regards from France...Patrice https://www.fichier-pdf.fr/2016/03/1...nd-snail-drum/

05-11-2014, 02:45 PM	#16
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,035 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,242 Times in 1,719 Posts	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! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction