Original German WWII NSDAP Political Leader Standard Bearer Gorget Chain by Matthias Oechsler & Sohn of Ansbach - RZM M1/14 U.S. Antique Guns this style lighter was produced

this style lighter was produced and made popular by Bowers as well as other manufacturers

The markings on the front of the transit chest are:

his output became quite prolific

- Dark Leather liner with Orange felt padding (post war has yellow leather and felt)

It is possible that the name is actually "Lowther" or something similar

Original German WWII NSDAP Political Leader Standard Bearer Gorget Chain by Matthias Oechsler & Sohn of Ansbach - RZM M1/14 U.S. Antique Guns this style lighter was producedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Gorgets hold an interesting place in history, as they are a throw back to the days of knights, when suits of armor included a neck protection device called a Gorget. They have been used since that time to identify membership or function in various military and police organizations, and Gorgets were thoroughly used during the Third Reich. This is a lovely example of the VERY hard to find chain from a a mid WWII style