A WW1 or WW2 RAF Trench Art Button Lighter

The badge was based on a design by a tailor at Gieves Ltd of Savile Row in London. It was first used in August 1918

Original collectors piece. During the trench warfare of World War One, 1914 to 1918 when there was not an active Campaign being waged all participants had a lot of time on their hands. The result was Trench Art useful or decorative items made from whatever the war effort had supplied with easy access.

The term trench art was also carried on to items made by soldiers in WW2. Here is a charming little all brass cigarette lighter made from two Royal Air Force brass tunic buttons.

In the shape of a hexagonal nut this measures only 1" x 1.6"

It even has a wick with screw on cover, one just needs lighter fluid and you are all set.

Code: 25102