German WWII Wehrmacht (Das Heer) Brass Cigarette Lighter – 1939 Badge Design – Working

Original German WWII cigarette lighter produced during the Second World War and associated with the Wehrmacht (Das Heer).
The lighter is made of brass and features applied period insignia, including a 1939-dated badge and military helmet emblem.

The surface shows original horizontal line detailing and a well-preserved wartime patina, consistent with authentic period use.
The lighter is fully functional, with original internal components visible in the disassembled images.

A genuine collectible item, ideal for militaria collectors, WWII historians, and enthusiasts of historical smoking accessories.

Details:

• Era: World War II (circa 1939–1945)

• Material: Brass

• Length: 68.2 mm

• Width: 30 mm

• Thickness: 8.9 mm

• Weight: 31.8 g

• Condition: Original, used, with age-related wear and patina

• Functionality: Working condition

The photographs show the exact item you will receive.

First lighter was invented in 1823 with the effort of the famous German chemist Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner (1780 - 1849). His lamp which was soon named as “Döbereiner's lamp” marked the start of an era where fire could reliably be created in an instant.