Antique Peugeot 1914-17 Soldier's Trench Lighter Tax Stamp WWI Poilus Military

Description: This Is An Authentic WW I Original French Soldier's Trench Art Lighter. This Lighter Was Personally Acquired By Me From France. This Is 100% Original And Authentic. Antique Peugeot 1914-17 Soldier's Trench Lighter Tax Stamp WWI Poilus Military On 10th December 1910 the French state adopted new tax regulations on "all devices indented to produce spark or fire by friction, or by any other means, and of the combustion of a flammable substance". Since 1st January 1911 every lighter in France that was intended for sale in the French market had to be taxed and adequately marked. To confirm that the excise duty was paid to the Ministry of Finance a special duty metal plate (stamp) was attached (usually welded) to the lighter by the lighter manufacturers. The fees charged by the French state were high but the tax rates levied by the state were varying depending on the type and finish of the lighter. Following tax rates were used: 2 French francs for common pocket lighters, 5 Fr for pocket lighters made of silver, 20 Fr for luxury pocket lighters (e.g. made of gold), 5 Fr for common table/desk lighters (over 10 cm), 10 Fr for table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of silver, 50 Fr for luxury table/desk lighters (over 10 cm) made of gold or platinum. It is worth to mention that France was not the sole country where lighters were taxed and marked with special plates. A similar law was constituted in Belgium and Spain although it was applied for a short time. The taxation of lighters in France was abolished in 1945 *** By Law Lighters Can NOT Be Shipped With Fuel. You Will Need To Refill The Lighter When You Receive It. *** **** DISPLAY STAND NOT INCLUDED **** ** Any Offers Made Will Be Accepted Or Declined Within 15 to 20 Mins Or Faster ** PLEASE NOTE COLORS SLIGHTLY MAY VARY IN PERSON THAN ON A COMPUTERS, CELL PHONES, TABLETS, ETC *** Any Display Stands / Props / Rulers Or Coins To Show Measurement's Are NOT INCLUDED Unless Other Wise Stated *** *** ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ANYTHING BEFORE YOU BIDDING OR BUY. *** *** ALL LIGHTERS ARE UNTESTED UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. *** PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND SEE ALL PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING. ALL SALES ARE FINAL THANK YOU! IF I MAKE A MISTAKE I TAKE FULL RESPONSIBLE AND I STAND BEHIND EVERYTHING I SELL. I WILL MAKE IT RIGHT WITH YOU NO QUESTIONS ASKED. JUST NOTIFY ME THE SOONER I AM AWARE THE SOONER I CAN GET YOU A SOLUTION. **** There Will Be A Restocking FEE Of 25% For Returned Items That Are Returned For Reasons Other Than Not As Described. **** Beg Barter Or Steal offers you high quality estate pieces at fair and competitive prices. Your purchase will be packaged with the utmost care so it arrives safely to your home. No matter how big or small your item is. Please see testimonials in feedback ratings. Enjoy your new treasure or feel confident giving it to someone special. *** If item is not paid for in 2 days after the sale. A unpaid case will be opened and you will forfeit the item and will be relisted it given to the runner up in the Auction *** I have a large collection of vintage items from estate sales I will be listing them as quickly as I can go through them. So if you're into collecting follow me and turn on your notifications thank you for looking. On multiple purchases I will combine shipping to save you money where I can if you request a combined invoice or wait until I send you one. Shipping Information Items are packed with utmost care. Please see testimonials in feedback ratings. Shipping is often same or next day, but can occasionally take up to 3 business days. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WILL BE THROUGH EBAY'S GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM. I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THE SHIPPING FEE EBAY CHARGES. **--**--**--**--**--**--**--**--**--**--**-**--**--** THERE WILL NOT BE A PAPER RECEIPT WITH YOUR PACKAGE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PAPER RECEIPT FOR YOUR ORDER PLEASE REQUEST ONE WHEN YOU ARE PLACING YOUR ORDER. **--**--**--**--**--**--**--**--**--**--**-**--**--** Thank you for your time and consideration for the items I have for sale. Hopefully you find what you are looking for enjoy.

Price: 149.99 USD

Location: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

End Time: 2024-10-03T05:30:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD