Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Cigarette lighter
Object Number:
INV.6368
Date:
1914-1919
Medium:
Brass, steel, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 in. ( 6.4 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
molded: on either side: "GOTT MIT UNS" (GOD WITH US)
Description:
Round 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.
Gallery Label:
The motif on this cigarette lighter are similar to the belt buckles of WW I German soldiers.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
