East German Cold War Mine Marker Kit

Discover a true hidden gem, well maybe not, but you could if you wanted to. Straight from the 1970s, this rare find once played a crucial role in detecting danger beneath the surface during one of history’s most tense eras. Encased in a rugged 76-lb wooden crate with metal fittings, measuring 26” long, 19” wide, and 10” high, this kit proudly retains its original unit markings. Inside, you'll find a complete set of tools for minefield detection, including search rods, precision mine hooks and rope, signs, and leather quivers for mine flags—each tool meticulously designed for life-saving operations in the field. Collectors of rare militaria will appreciate this piece's authenticity, which speaks to its past in Cold War NATO operations, possibly within Bundeswehr forces stationed near the Iron Curtain. This kit goes beyond being a simple relic. This rare piece is a true collector’s minefield of value, ready to take center stage in any serious collection. The set even includes a ferrite core base plate with magnets, likely used to stabilize detection equipment for increased accuracy in the field. Unused condition, some may show signs of long term storage or handling. Genuine European Military Surplus. Made in Germany.

Contents of the kit include:

- 6 carrying bags with search rods (two-part) and search needles

- 6 leather quivers, each holding 10 mine flags

- 2 complete running rollers

- 2 running roller holding rods

- 2 mine hooks

- 8 Gasse signs 

- 16 horizontal warning signs

- 12 vertical warning signs

- 10 warning signs labeled "Mines"

- 4 pulling lines, 50m long, 5mm in diameter

- 5 measuring tapes, each 100m long, 32mm wide, with spool

- 1 set of ferrite cores with a base plate, consisting of 12 adhesive magnets

- 1 transport plate

- 1 padlock with 3 keys

- 1 transport container