Rare identified WWII Australian Army sterling silver Thorens petrol lighter with automatic push-button mechanism. Working condition, sparks strongly by pressing the side button.


Engraved:
NX51036
W.F. Parmenter
5 Aust Fd Coy


The engraving matches Australian WWII service records for William Francis Parmenter, Royal Australian Engineers, 5th Australian Field Company.

Interesting period piece with military/soldier association. Matching reference paperwork and archival material were found online for identification purposes only; no original paperwork is included in the sale.

Additional front engraving:
“C.M. Dec 1st 1910”
Likely an earlier family/original owner engraving, possibly father or grandfather, while the military engraving represents the later wartime owner. A fantastic layered-history piece carried across generations.


Details
Genuine Thorens petrol lighter
Sterling silver case
Automatic push-button striker mechanism
Working / sparks well
Floral engine-turned engraving
Suspension / fob ring
WWII Australian military attributed piece
Named and identified serviceman


Honest wartime wear, scratches, patina and oxidation throughout consistent with age and service use.
Please refer to photos as they form part of the description.


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