German lighter - what do i have here?

[anton67]

Hi,
I have been offered these items.
I mainly collect US items so I am not well versed in TR items.
Anyway, what do I have here with this lighter?
Thank you in advance.

[RKKAFan]

The lighters are modern items, never were used during wartime. Nothing for real collectors, more for tourists, "patriotic Germans" or simply neo-Nazis.

[Gwar]

Park lighters were started in the middle thirties and a cheap knock off of a "Zippo" IMO... Someone has added a 5 Reichmark to this and another TR symbol... Probably a tie clip / hat device or otherwise to enhance the item.... Junk..

[RKKAFan]

I would say the Hindenburg coin is a fake too. Compare the structure of the face with a real Reichsmark coin. There are many mistakes. I dont know, if coin and lighter are one part or the coin was added later. Its possible, that it is one full fake part, which was painted with black color.

[duska]

I would not say the lighter is junk, it's an official procured ww2 lighter for the American armed forces.

http://www.leagle.com/decision/19572...NITED%20STATES

"Prior to World War II, petitioner manufactured miners' lamps and cigarette lighters. Because of the scarcity of lighters, a procurement specialist for the Quartermaster General requested in 1944 that petitioner manufacture "Zippo"-type lighters, the type in greatest demand among members of the Armed Forces."

[RKKAFan]

@duska: Yes Park Sherman made lighters with that look during wartime, but the shown lighters are not original. Compare a photo (not just an old commerical) of an original Park lighter with the shown copy above. You will fast find the differences of manufature.

[anton67]

Thank you all for the responses.

[Gwar]

When I say "Junk" I mean a period item that has ben embellished to represent a piece that had some value before being messed with... G

[coffmanb17]

here is my 2 cents worth, it is called trench art, I have a few USA lighters with coins added on along with badges, servicemens names and service numbers. did you buy the lighter ?

[coffmanb17]

the same lighter Wittmann Militaria #38860 Vintage Veteran Adorned WWII Park Sherman Black Out/Trench Lighter