Germany, Wehrmacht. A Unique Combined Trench Art Lighter and Cigarette Case

(Zigarettenetui mit Feuerzeug). A unique combined trench art lighter and cigarette case, the former constructed of a two-piece, silver-plated, non-magnetic casing, the exterior with a pebbled finished and functional spring trigger mechanism, marked with an unidentified monogram, with a removable fuel canister retaining a screw top, measuring 40 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in very fine condition, fitting into a customized slot carved into the top of the cigarette case, itself constructed of a silver frame with a ribbed exterior, the exterior fitted with a Heer EM/NCO’s cap eagle which has been soldered in place, opening with a functional spring catch and stud release to reveal an interior which has been painted white, with straps added post-manufacture to secure the contents in place, stamped with a silver content number of “800” and a crown and crescent moon indicating German manufacture, with condition issues consequent to modification evident, a unique set in very fine condition.