Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Brass Framed French Style Tinder Lighter with Candle Holder - circa 1770 Russian Army neck guard apron is batch

neck guard apron is batch number stamped 2703

in the Cold War

The helmet is in a good "untouched" condition

The front trigger will not work until the trigger is "set"

so it was most likely used as a source of parts

Original U.S. Revolutionary War Era Brass Framed French Style Tinder Lighter with Candle Holder - circa 1770 Russian Army neck guard apron is batchOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This came to light in the Northern regions of New York State when a derelict 1700's house was pulled down. From the style it appears to be French or American made following the French design, and is unmarked. It comes with its music stand style front legs and has a very pleasing checkered wood grip. It measures just about 5" in length and 4" in height. The internal and functional components are made of the usual iron and