From Russian forests...

**NickD** · 04-04-2009, 09:23 AM

very cool finds love the lids if ya have anymore pics please post thanks keep up the good work

**Paul D** · 04-04-2009, 10:34 AM

I've got some " Ratsch Bumm " shell cases , wonder what the shipping would be for the barrell ??

**Nifartachi** · 04-04-2009, 11:05 AM

Truly impressive!

**dutchww2** · 04-04-2009, 11:49 AM

great and impressive finds. i like the german cross in the wood. i have nevere seen such a thing. does it have had a function or is it just for showing off

akolans · 04-04-2009, 07:25 PM

by Dimas

Akolans welcome to the forum. The Kestenga is a far away from Leningrad, to go everyday to dig

Nice helmet, looks like it's from a SS Nord positions?

Yes, Kestenga is about 1100 km from Saint-Petersburg. Not for everyday digging

SS-helmet on the photo is`nt from Kestenga, I have found it in Demjansk region.
Here is two photos of helmets in Kestenga region...

akolans · 04-04-2009, 08:00 PM

by dutchww2

great and impressive finds. i like the german cross in the wood. i have nevere seen such a thing. does it have had a function or is it just for showing off

Spending the waiste time during the long northern winter, I think

I`ve seen two svastics in this place, but another stump with the same svastic I casually hurt by foot and have destroyed it

Here is some photos from this place(the artillery pozition)...
If somebody have an idea about strange devices made of iron tubes? And the cutting machine... To cut captured partisans

Regards,
Antony

**Alan M** · 04-04-2009, 08:09 PM

love to see your finds , amazing , and thanks for showing

and please keep us updated !

cheers al

**Dimas** · 04-04-2009, 08:51 PM

I'am wondered to the FH 18 shell cases condition, still a very nice wood

**Paul D** · 04-04-2009, 11:22 PM

Classic Arty position with the shell cases and shell case carriers but what the cutting contraption is i've no idea !!!

**RichieC** · 04-04-2009, 11:39 PM

Anton!

Great photos of cool finds.

I have spent much time in the Sevastopol region of Crimea, and was always worried/cautious about unexploded ordinance such as shells, grenades, mines, & etc when exploring places where there was heavy fighting because of such hidden things.

These grenades, mines, shells, mortar rounds that you show: Are they not "unpredictable" and present a danger?

С приветом,
Richie C