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yes, it is not impressed, but the mark doesn't look like paint exactly. Could it be "burnished" onto the metal? (not sure of the correct term to use).

the head mount is definitely metal.
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My Dutch-born father was in the U.S.counter intelligence(CIC) during WW2, and I found a lighter of his that I have no idea of its history, nor, if it is of any value beyond my family's appreciation. ...

played with the image a bit to enlarge the area with the mark

Hope this works. The mark is in a tough position, and the light from the flash against the gilding made it a challenge. If this isn's clear enough, I will try again tomorrow outside with a different...

Thanks for replying! The mark is inside the bronze head, so I'll to photograph it and get back to you later today

My parents had a salon set of french empire (2nd?) furniture, and my mother's aid broke the arm off the setee. I am planning to sell the suite, and was also have it repaired prior to a sale. I...