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by vistula
Thu Dec 16, 2010 11:19 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: New to the Forum - Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 7240

Re: New to the Forum - Need Help

Thank you for the time you spent putting together your explanation. One thing I forgot to mention in my initial post was that the button opener was stamped with the letter "V" Going through our website of hallmarks, it my indeed be pre WWI. Manufacturered in the Austrian-Hungarian Empire a...
by vistula
Thu Dec 16, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: New to the Forum - Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 7240

Re: New to the Forum - Need Help

I live on the water in Michigan. We just had a blizzard come through and left us with temps + 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Normally we should still be above freezing this time of year.
by vistula
Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:56 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: New to the Forum - Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 7240

Re: New to the Forum - Need Help

By the way Qrt.s, how's the weather in Helsinki? I bet we have you beat here in Michigan.
by vistula
Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: New to the Forum - Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 7240

Re: New to the Forum - Need Help

The fact is, I just don't know. Unless I have it acid tested, I won't know. I was hoping that someone on the forum recognized it and could tell me.
by vistula
Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: New to the Forum - Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 7240

Re: New to the Forum - Need Help

Gebrauchsmuster registered design, industrial design Something close to the American patent law. The design was protected against duplication. I just don't know how to date it. Because it wasn't stamped DRGM (Deutches Reich Gebrauhsmuntes) it has to date before the second world war. I also don't kno...
by vistula
Wed Dec 15, 2010 5:13 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: New to the Forum - Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 7240

Re: New to the Forum - Need Help

The only lead I have so far is that the "GM" stands for Gebrauchs Muster.
by vistula
Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:45 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: New to the Forum - Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 7240

Re: New to the Forum - Need Help

Thank you Trev

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by vistula
Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:13 pm
Forum: Other Countries
Topic: New to the Forum - Need Help
Replies: 15
Views: 7240

New to the Forum - Need Help

Hello Everyone,
I've been looking at the forum for quite some time, finally decided to join.
I have a question and hope someone can help
I have a cigarette case with a hallmark I've never seen ~ G M 155413

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