Original Imperial German WWI Trench Art U-boat Shaped Cigarette Lighter Presented to Captain of SM U-20 Miscellaneous Gun Parts however only the side stars

however only the side stars remain

There is also a large hole in the bottom of the grenade body

with a very attractive dark brown glaze

It was possibly a private purchased firearm

Service: Marine Corps

Original Imperial German WWI Trench Art U-boat Shaped Cigarette Lighter Presented to Captain of SM U-20 Miscellaneous Gun Parts however only the side starsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is really cute, it really is in the form of a WWI German U Boat, measuring just 4 1 2" in length. Beautifully executed and it very probably could still operate once properly serviced. Almost certainly made by one of the crew for his Captain, probably one of the engine crew, it is engraved across the under side: U20 KAPITNLEUTNANT WALTER SCHWIEGER Great item to research, as there is much detailed information out there