WWI British Trench Rope Lighter – Original Early Ordnance Fuse Igniter For Sale

Condition: Authentic vintage condition with moderate surface wear. Chrome body shows visible aging and oxidation. Flint striker wheel is rusted and currently seized. The original orange woven ignition cord remains intact, though frayed at both ends. Sold as a collectible historical artifact, not tested for function.

Dimensions: Approx. 6\" length including cord

Features:

- Genuine WWI-era British military issue lighter

- Originally used to ignite timed fuses in field applications

- Cylindrical chrome body with attached flint striker mechanism (rusted and non-functional)

- Retains original bright orange woven cord with embedded flecks

- Unmarked, as issued on many wartime examples

- Scarce and complete example of early ordnance ignition equipment

Unique Selling Points:

- Rare WWI military field lighter – highly collectible

- Excellent piece for trench warfare or ordnance display collections

- Represents a key component of period battlefield equipment

- Increasingly difficult to find in any condition, especially with original cord

This rare WWI British trench rope lighter was a critical field tool used for igniting slow-burning fuses in a variety of timed applications. These utilitarian devices were indispensable on the front lines, and few examples survive with their original ignition cords intact. While the striker is currently frozen, the piece remains a valuable relic of wartime ingenuity and function.

NOTE: Sold strictly as a non-working collectible. Not tested and not intended for actual ignition use.

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