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Match box with wind screen, World War One
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Match box with wind screen, World War One
A combined silver match box and wind screen, a novelty but nevertheless extremely useful to men at the front and available from Charles Packer and Co of Regent Street, London. The item was available for one guinea (postage free to expeditionary forces) and, as the Tatler describes, smokers will warmly appreciate such a gift, as they well know the difficulties they have to surmount when endeavouring to light a cigar, cigarette or pipe.
1915
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This intriguing photograph showcases a Match Box with Wind Screen, a novelty item that was both functional and popular among soldiers during World War One. The combination of a silver match box and wind screen was a clever invention that offered a practical solution to the challenges faced by soldiers while attempting to light their cigars, cigarettes, or pipes in harsh weather conditions. Dubbed as a 'combined silver match box and wind screen,' this useful gadget was available from Charles Packer and Co of Regent Street, London. The item was a thoughtful and appreciated gift for soldiers, especially given the difficulties they encountered while trying to light their smokes in the wind and cold. The Match Box with Wind Screen was a one-guinea gift (postage free to expeditionary forces), making it an affordable yet valuable present for those serving at the front. The Tatler magazine described it as a 'warmly appreciated' gift for smokers, recognizing the importance of this simple yet effective invention. The Match Box with Wind Screen was a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the time, offering a novel solution to a common problem faced by soldiers in the field. Its combination of style and functionality made it a popular choice for those seeking to brighten the days of their comrades in arms. This photograph captures a piece of history, showcasing the creativity and resilience of those who lived through the Great War.
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