4171 – Cigarette Lighter Amulet

Physical description:

A cigarette lighter in the shape of a Bible. Made of copper and brass, with a cross on the front. Carried as an amulet by a soldier during World War II.

Museum classification:

Protection - Wartime Magic

Size:

55 x 40 x 15

Information:

This lighter belonged to the donor's father, who carried it in the inside jacket pocket of his uniform when he was a soldier during World War II, as a protective amulet.

Resource:

Object

Materials:

Metal (copper, brass etc.)

Copyright ownership:

MWM

This lighter belonged to the donor's father, who carried it in the inside jacket pocket of his uniform when he was a soldier during World War II, as a protective amulet.