Vintage Feudor Aluminium Petrol Lighter – 1942 Marketenderzwecke Military Style

Detailed Description

Design & Mechanics This vintage pocket lighter is constructed around a classic three-piece slip-case format consisting of an upper protective cap, a bottom sleeve, and an internal removable fuel core. The ignition assembly incorporates a knurled steel spark wheel, a side-mounted flint tube, and an internal fuel chamber packed with absorbent cotton wadding and a braided wick. The mechanism is in functional working order, throwing a crisp spark upon rotation (requires lighter fluid before use).

Markings & Historical Context

• Fuel Chamber Inscription: The central aluminium reservoir is stamped with the German text "Nur für Marketenderzwecke 1942" ("Only for military canteen / sutler purposes 1942"), referencing goods supplied through armed forces sutler services (Marketenderei).

• Maker Designation: Stamped along the side of the upper cap is the manufacturer mark "FEUDOR 69-2".

• Decorative Emblems: The front casing displays an engraved German eagle with swastika motif (Reichsadler) on the cap and a radiant sunburst emblem with a swastika on the lower sleeve, reminiscent of the starburst pattern used on the German Cross.

• Base Insert: The bottom base features an inlaid, decorative brass-tone filigree cartouche panel.

Technical Specifications

• Brand / Model: FEUDOR 69-2

• Type: Modular slip-case petrol / fluid pocket lighter

• Primary Material: Aluminium casing with steel and brass mechanical elements

• Marking on Tank: Nur für Marketenderzwecke 1942

• Ignition Mechanism: Flint wheel with wick and wadding

• Operational Status: In working order (sparks reliably; fluid not included)

• Height: 66.50 mm

• Width: 31.50 mm

• Thickness: 13.20 mm

• Weight: 25gr.

• Country of Manufacture: not specified / not readable

• Condition: Authentic vintage condition with surface micro-scratches, age-appropriate edge wear, and intact mechanical parts.