Steve77
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That antler shed is amazing!
The Courland Pocket (Latvia) - Metal Detecting Relic Hunting
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Amazing finds. Be careful, those bombs look dangerous....
In Latvia, the total area of territory contaminated with explosive objects exceeds 100,000 ha. First and Second World War battle fields are subject to a particularly high density of soil contamination with explosive objects especially in the districts of Liepāja, Tukums, Dobele, Cēsis and Madona.
Explosive objects can also still be found at the former firing ranges and military bases of the Soviet Army. Only a small part of the territories formerly used by the Soviet Army is currently used for military purposes. Most of these territories have been transferred in the ownership of municipalities, including locations with the highest contamination level in Latvia: the former Aviation Bomb Firing Range in Zvārde, as well as the former Ammunitions Depot in Cekule.
NAF personnel have been disposing explosive ordnance in the territory of Latvia since 1993. Activities with explosive objects are particularly dangerous and therefore considered as combat tasks. On average, the Unexploded Ordnance Disposal company of Engineering Battalion 54 of the National Guard disposes approximately 4000-5000 large calibre ammunition items per year.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/latvijas_armija/sets/72157636863790324/
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/latvijas_armija/6347520050/in/set-72157628008719317/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ2d9cKXVQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vEFMV-yU_s
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So, basically you can go collect bombs as women go collect mushrooms 
Funny but still dangerous and someway sad.
BTW, when you find a live explosive, do you have to report it? And do you receive any compensation? Here in Russia i know that anything even small bullets must be reported or given to MChS and somewhere i read that some time ago they were giving 10 rubles for each live bullet like 7,62 but not sure if this is true or still valid. (10 rubles = 0.20 US$)
Cheers!
Funny but still dangerous and someway sad.BTW, when you find a live explosive, do you have to report it? And do you receive any compensation? Here in Russia i know that anything even small bullets must be reported or given to MChS and somewhere i read that some time ago they were giving 10 rubles for each live bullet like 7,62 but not sure if this is true or still valid. (10 rubles = 0.20 US$)
Cheers!
- если это правда, тогда Вы уже миллионерами бы били! 
German Rations During Offensive Operations
http://www.dererstezug.com/rations_during_offensive_ops.htm
http://www.dererstezug.com/rations_during_offensive_ops.htm
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FIB
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I really enjoy your posts Lett. I wish I could detect with you!
The Rebel
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Love all the finds & pictures! 
Please keep them coming So far I love the MP 40 the best. What do you do with the Dog Tags?
Please keep them coming So far I love the MP 40 the best. What do you do with the Dog Tags?For Sale:Love all the finds & pictures!
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