CLOSEDOWN SALE Solid Brass EDC WWI German Army Trench Lighter Repro GOTT MIT UNS

Description: This cigarette lighter, with the German Imperial Crown, and "Gott Mit Uns", is the same design as the army belt buckle. Existence in a WWI trench was very mundane, and boring, or it was shear terror. Everyone smoked to relieve the boredom, but no one wanted to be "third on a match"-an old superstition you never light three cigarettes on one match. It came about because if you held a match for the length of time it takes to light three matches it would give the enemy enough time to aim and shoot at you. The idea of this trench lighter is the top acted as a shroud or shield to prevent the enemy from seeing the little flame while the wick was burning. Another possible story is this trench lighter replaced traditional matches because the matches would get too wet to light in the trenches. Gott mit uns ("God with us") is a phrase commonly used in heraldry in Prussia and later by the German military from the period spanning the German Empire(1871 to 1918) to 1945. German soldiers had Gott mit uns inscribed on their helmets in the First World War; and during the Second World War Wehrmacht soldiers wore this slogan on their belt buckles. To the Germans it was a rallying cry, an Imperial motto, the expression of German religious, political and ethnic single-mindedness. After the war the motto was also used by the Bundeswehr and German police. (*extracted from wiki) Gives you life of reliable lighting and inspire a sense of classic from true stories. With a flint wheel and capped wick on top. The body of the lighter has been stamped on both sides with a design bearing the inscription, "GOTT MIT UNS" above a crown, with a wreath below. The reproduction of Imperial Prussian belt buckle was superbly crafted and authentic down to the finest detail making them nearly identical to originals. Measures approx 50mm in diameter, and 13mm thick, solid constructed. Simply put one spare wick screwed on the side in case you run out. The wheel mechanism is frozen, but could be worked loose with penetrating oil and patience. It's definitely an excellent piece for real bushcraft enthusiast and fine gift to your love one. You can bet that in a few years the patina and tarnish you leave behind will make this little beauty unmistakably yours. - Inspired by a sense of classic from true stories, bring an old motto comes to life - Superbly crafted made to finest, authentic to the original design back to WWI - Solid brass constructed - Comes with spare flint,wicks and o-ring - Size D50mm x H13mm - Weight: 100grams approx Note: - the screw on the side is to refill fluid (you can also put one spare flint in the little tricky screw when you run out or any small gadget for fun); - the smaller screw at the bottom is to replace with new flint PAYMENT METHOD Generally, Fusion Gear accepts the following forms of payment. - paypal - credit card (visa/mastercard/debit card) - bank transfers/direct deposit SHIPPING - Default freight is to be sent by regular letter/parcel which does not offer tracking service nor transit cover. It is highly recommended to get transit cover in place by paying little extra for peace of mind. Simply choose "regular parcel+tracking/signature" from drop-down shipping options once check-out. PLEASE BE AWARE that any uninsured article is solely at buyer's own risk that Fusion Gear is not responsible for any damage/lost in transit. - All orders received before 2pm with cleared payment will be mailed on the same working day. - Free shipping on order value over $200 nation-wide (local OZ buyers only). - Do combine postage of multi-item purchasing. Simply request “total”/”invoice” prior to check-out. - For all international buyers, insurance is highly recommended at cost. All uninsured orders will be shipped at your own risk that Fusion Gear is not responsible for any loss or damage in transition as such. WARRANTY & RETURN - FUSION GEAR endeavours to have replacement without charges in case where the goods arrive non-functional to the Buyer. The Buyer is obliged to notify FUSION GEAR of the intended replacement at first place. Fusion Gear will send the replacement to the Buyer within 7 days upon receipt of the faulty goods returned in good order that are not exhibited damage or non-functional as a result of use, which means no scratches, dents, chips, cracks or missing components. The Buyer shall ensure all items returned appropriately packed with original package in whole including all original components and accessories if any. - More detailed information can be found at “Shipment/Return” at store front-page

Price: 28.99 AUD

Location: Adelaide, South Australia

End Time: 2024-12-06T07:16:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.05 AUD