Original German WWII Prisoner of War Made Lighter Dated 1944 - P.W. Camp 131 Van Nest MG 13 two firing grips

two firing grips

This was later simplified to Koppeltragegestell für Infanterie

The tunic features four pockets with scalloped flaps and pebbled aluminum buttons

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Also included is a M-1942 Canteen by A

Original German WWII Prisoner of War Made Lighter Dated 1944 - P.W. Camp 131 Van Nest MG 13 two firing gripsOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a really gorgeous trench art lighter made by a Prisoner of War during World War II. The lighter is dated 9 5 1944 for May 9th, 1944, and depicts palm trees and a lighthouse. The lighter measures 2 x x . The side of the lighter reads: VAN NEST P. W. CAMP 131 Were unsure if this is the name of the camp or the name of the soldier, but this makes for a great research project! Comes ready for further research and