Original British WWI Tommy Trench Art Brass Lighter made from General Service Buttons MG 42 Ammo Storage probably from years of storage

probably from years of storage and cleaning

and is smothered in proofs acceptance marks as well as regimental markings to the butt plate almost ensuring that this very carbine saw active service in the Franco-Prussian War

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Floorplate marked 4153 x +

Original British WWI Tommy Trench Art Brass Lighter made from General Service Buttons MG 42 Ammo Storage probably from years of storageOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is very cute and just shows what idle hands can create at a time of endless inactivity. Considered "Trench Art", this is a Cigarette lighter completely made of Brass. The reservoir is capped with two Tunic General Service Buttons, each displaying the full British Royal Coat of Arms. Measuring just about 1" round with the addition of the Wick w cover and circular flint wheel, this could fit into any battledress