Original Spanish-American War Era “Magic Pocket Lamp” The 1st Patented Automatic Lighter with Copy of Patent Information - Patent Dated 1890 Japanese Military Maps For Germany

For Germany

and the rear strap looks to be a later war replacement from another set

though unfortunately the liner did suffer significant moth damage

This genuine American GI bringback comes ready to display

and are not inserts as they would be on the full size swords or daggers

Original Spanish-American War Era “Magic Pocket Lamp” The 1st Patented Automatic Lighter with Copy of Patent Information - Patent Dated 1890 Japanese Military Maps For GermanyOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of what is considered to be the very first patented automatic lighter. This lighter predates flints and used a paper disc with dots composed of a mercury fulminate mixture that, when hit with the metal needle, ignites the wick. This example is not currently functional but the metal wheel is still intact inside. The paper wheel that would attach to the metal wheel is gone. The front