WW2 Aluminium Trench Art Pocket Petrol Lighter – GREECE

Here on offer is a great example of a WW2 period aluminium trench art pocket petrol lighter.

It appears to be made from aircraft grade aluminium, probably by interned POW’s from downed WW2 aircraft metal?

On the front it has the engraved image of the famous ancient Greek building, the Parthenon
and the Greek inscription:

Ελλάς

which translates as GREECE in English.

The lighter’s frame is made from a sold piece of aluminium with rounded edges and hinged lid cover.

All the metal elements and finely machined together, such that you can’t feel the joins!

The lid hinges open to reveal the original lighter wick, and the flint wheel still turns, but the flint has been removed to meet shipping regulations.

At the bottom is a large aluminium screw that allows access to the lighter to be refuelled.

There is no lighter fuel (petrol) in the lighter, to also meet shipping regulations.

The lighter is in excellent condition and will make an impressive and unique addition to any lighter collection.

It measures 1.25” (3.1cm) wide, 1.6” (4.2cm) high and 0.5” (1.2cm) thick.

It weighs 36g.

Please see my pictures for the details of the condition, which complement this description.

Please see my TERMS OF BUSINESS regarding Deliver Charges and Insurance regarding additional insurance cover, should you require it, BEFORE the item is dispatched.

The responsibility lies with the customer to check with your Customs restrictions that this item can be imported into your country.

Thanks for taking the time to look.

Code: 50551