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1. Early stages of the dig after finding several WW2 German artifacts.
2. The relic hunters continue with the dig, finding skeletal remains. At this point, the dig was overseen by German authorities but was carried out by the Belgian treasure seekers.
3. Most digs end up with finds such as this. This is before the area was drained.
4. Another sign that the relic hunters were on a significant "site." A German SS helmet.
5. A German Luger pistol found at the site.
6. Another German pistol, clip and leather holster.
7. German ammo - after 65 years in the ground.
8. A German Death Head pin or button found at the site. A sure sign of SS.
9. Next, the remains of dead soldiers start to turn up. Note that the German helmet at top of image still contains the skull and jaw of the man who died wearing it.
10. Digging deeper, and the hunters discover more remains.
11. The skeletal remains of this man still shows his gas mask, bullets and part of the leather ammo pouch that held them, and his belt. A spoon is beside him as were several other items.
12. German soldier's remains still with his mess kit, trench shovel, a cup, and gas mask. Beside his body lays a US pineapple grenade.
13. Another German soldier found in the dig. His helmet, stick grenade and a few cups are found with the remains. Also found is the barrel of what might be an anti-tank gun. Very rare to find - the remains of boots.
14. Same soldier as above.
15. One of the German soldier still wearing his helmet.
16. German ammo found at the site.
Some dead Russians...
Some more from the german graves -
1. Boots, with skeletal feet still in them
2. Skull fragment inside helmet
3. Dead german
4. The above soldier's skull
5. Mandible and ammunition
6. Russian skeleton in his foxhole
7. Another german
8. Iron Cross
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3. Skeletal remains of a fallen soldier just beneath the ground.
4. German belt buckle.
Last edited: Dec 22, 2012
1. Various German items found in a bog.
2. German helmet, ammo and a gun grip.
3. German soldier's skull still in his helmet.
4. German ID tag.
1. German soldier with leather belt/ammo pouches and bayonet emerge from the muck.
2. German helmet, weapon, bayonet, trench shovel holder, K98 ammo pouches, etc.
3. Remains of a German soldier and items such as his K98 bayonet, leather straps, etc.
4. German MG42 (and ironing board...)
1. A German Waffen SS helmet.
2. Remains of a Russian soldier still holding an anti-tank grenade.
3. Ammo found in Belgium.
4. A German 'Wounded' badge. The equivalent of the US Purple Heart.
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