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Designed in 1937, pocket, table and lighter case models of the Hinkmann & Rahmede semi-automatic lighter mechanism were produced. These lighters are often unbranded or simply marked "HR" on the bottom. Pocket models exported to Great Britain before World War 2 were branded "The Lastlong Lighter". Versions produced during the Soviet-era were branded "Elfa". (EB)