France WW1 Trench Art Brass Lighter Crown Prince Wilhelm Caricature Verdun & Marne Propaganda

FRANCE: A rare and humorous piece of WW1 
trench art, this hexagonal brass petrol lighter 
features satirical engravings mocking German 
Crown Prince Wilhelm, known for his failures 
at Verdun and the Marne.
Obverse: Caricature of Wilhelm weeping with 
the inscription "L'eau de la Marne est Amere" 
("The water of the Marne is bitter") and 
"Verdun" – alluding to the German setbacks 
under his command.
Reverse: A second caricature with the 
inscription "Mon Rêve, Paris" ("My Dream, 
Paris"), referencing the halted German 
advance in 1914.
A truly evocative relic blending function, satire, 
and patriotic art – a powerful symbol of trench 
life and propaganda during the Great War.
Rare hexagonal shape.
The lighter still sparks.
Dimensions: 45mm diameter, 50mm height.

WW1 1914 - 1918

Item 100% original

Condition as in the photos

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