World War One

RARE! 1918 U. S. A. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper

RARE! 1918 U. S. A. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper
RARE! 1918 U. S. A. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper
RARE! 1918 U. S. A. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper
RARE! 1918 U. S. A. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper
RARE! 1918 U. S. A. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper
RARE! 1918 U. S. A. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper
RARE! 1918 U. S. A. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper
RARE! 1918 U. S. A. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper

RARE! 1918 U. S. A. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper
This is an exceptional WW1 petrol trench lighter from 1918. Owned by Frank Rhodes of Company A 166th Infantry Regiment.

I believe this is a unique example. It is 2.5" across and 3/8" deep. It also comes with a canvas pouch with brass reinforcement.

It also says, "Rhodes" along with some unintelligible stuff. Here's what I found out about Frank E.

He was a private 1st class, Company A, 166th infantry. During the intense bombardment at Champagne, France, that preceded the enemy attack on July 15, 1918, Private Rhoads, acting as a runner, maintained liaison between the Company P. And the front line, making several trips each day July 15th through 17th. This lighter is bigger than other examples I've seen online and it has the pouch. It's a piece of folk art as well as WW1 memorabilia. Any collector would be proud to add this unique lighter to their collection. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper" is in sale since Friday, March 24, 2017.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Personal, Field Gear". The seller is "metropawnmi" and is located in New Haven, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


RARE! 1918 U. S. A. WW1 Petrol Trench Art Lighter 166th Infantry Brass & Copper