Along the Saar

**Bart** · 07-01-2009, 06:10 PM

And some other things.

This German messtin lay under the M1 liner helmet and is in remarkably good condition.

Already posted this one in the battledamaged items topic but it was also a Saarland relic.

Here are some pictures of the M1 Garand from the first post after it had been cleaned.

**Reg** · 07-01-2009, 06:40 PM

Historic stuff, thanks for posting.

Reg

**John Brandon** · 07-01-2009, 06:47 PM

Great stuff Bart. I know the buzz it gives when you find anything, even a button

Thanks for sharing, and keep 'em coming

**Paul D** · 07-01-2009, 06:54 PM

What a beautiful area to dig in as well

**jock auld** · 07-01-2009, 07:05 PM

Mate,

What a fantastic view of the river, I wouldn't mind living there, bonus all the digging too!

Jock

**Aru-Ed** · 07-11-2009, 02:44 PM

Very nice relics Bart, keep up the good work!

**Nick VR** · 07-15-2009, 12:38 PM

Dag Bart

I've must of somehow missed this thread. Those are some very nice finds, I really like that tinnie. Are they surface finds or do you guys use a metal detector?

Greetz

Nick VR

**StuG III** · 07-15-2009, 05:37 PM

Great photos and finds Bart!! Love the Garand. Please keep them coming.

Tom

**Bart** · 07-15-2009, 06:09 PM

by Nick VR

Dag Bart

I've must of somehow missed this thread. Those are some very nice finds, I really like that tinnie. Are they surface finds or do you guys use a metal detector?

Greetz

Nick VR

Hello Nick,

Yes we do use a metal detector but some of the finds were done on the surface, like the German canteen, the German helmet and the 105mm containers. The Garand, M1 liner, 2 Essgeschirrs, US canteen and the hautentgiftunsbottle all came from one pit.

The area is not empty yet, but we were there half june and the whole forest was just full with bushes and ticks and is was unpleasantly warm.

**Nick VR** · 07-15-2009, 06:15 PM

Hi Bart

Thx for the replies. I would love to come with you guys some day. Finding my own German helmet has always been somewhat of a collectors dream of mine. Could you perhaps mail me the maps of the locations you searched. I might take a peek at those spots this summer...

Greetz

Nick VR