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Cigarette lighter

1914-1919
Place madeGermany, Europe
Brass, steel, textile
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 in. ( 6.4 x 5.1 cm )
INV.6368
The motif on this cigarette lighter are similar to the belt buckles of WW I German soldiers.
DescriptionRound hollow lighter with attached steel wheel and screw off cap revealing wick, either side decorated with round medallion with cross on crown surrounded by inscriptions and foliage.
Markingsmolded: on either side: "GOTT MIT UNS" (GOD WITH US)
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