{"product_id":"rare-wwii-german-wehrmacht-paraffin-candle-pack-dated-1942","title":"Rare WWII German Wehrmacht Paraffin Candle Pack - Dated 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceedingly rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWWII German Wehrmacht paraffin candle package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains unopened and contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e totaling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The package was produced for the German Army by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJos. Almann Jun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Vienna, a firm associated with watches, fluorescents, smokeless pitch torches, and lighting supplies since 1854. The package is marked with the date \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 12 42\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, corresponding to December 9, 1942, along with the attribute marking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH24\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The printed instructions describe the candles as suitable for light holder tubes and support plates of unit lanterns, with a warning to keep dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField lighting was an essential but often overlooked part of wartime military logistics. Candles of this type were used in bases, buildings, field positions, and lantern systems, providing practical illumination in conditions where electricity was unavailable, restricted, or tactically unsafe. Unlike better-known bunker lights, consumable paraffin candles were typically used up during the war, making unopened surviving packages exceptionally scarce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unopened 1942-dated package is a remarkably preserved piece of German wartime supply history. Its rarity, intact packaging, and direct Wehrmacht utility make it an unusual and museum-grade addition to a serious WWII field equipment, logistics, or home front collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44121750011978,"sku":"WIW0241","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/37608802.jpg?v=1787847766","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/rare-wwii-german-wehrmacht-paraffin-candle-pack-dated-1942","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}