Redilite lighter 1930's???

I acquired this lighter and it is engraved name of Ted Meridith on it, I cannot tell if it is brass or gold...I am really trying to find the history on this thing, I am so engrossed in it I want to learn more, from what I am reading it is 1930's lighter, I would like to know if it was used in the war, who Ted Meridith is, maybe this thing is a famous lighter. lol. If anyone else may know of anything please by all means comment!