WW2 metal detecting - Found a lost artillery position!

[@rubiconwhiskey7135]

Still blows me away the fantastic condition some of the relics are found in. Great job we really need keep history alive.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Jerry! Really depends on the ground the relics are in. This was sandy/dune soil which keeps the relics in pretty good condition.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Sit back, kick your feet up, have a beer (or cup of tea) and enjoy the video. Check out the description underneath the video to join in on the 50k sub give away. Interested in WW2 relics? rocksteady-militaria.com/ Also check out Chris his channel: kzbin.info/door/9NStVDuO269Bb4OPfK7RoA Stay safe!

[@BeercanBushcraft]

Yeah, Lux, part of a CO² fire extinguisher. Brilliant finds. All the best to you and yours 👍 👍 👍

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Cool! So I was right. Couldnt find anything on the internet on it.

[@screwthecabal6453]

I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to do what you do! You look like you have fun and you're digging up the past that will never be forgotten and should NEVER be forgotten!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

nice to hear you enjoy the videos. Trust me, you are on the good side of the screen. You dont have to get filthy, walk until your feet hurt, eat sandy sandwiches and have to suffer mosquito and tick bites. You can just kick your feet up and watch the nice things come pop up! What am I complaining about..love doing this more than anything..

[@john3Lee]

Field radio - Glass bulbs are in fact old valves, the forerunner to the transistor, then things moved to solid state devices... The aluminium items are capacitors... I think you called them batteries..

[@Joe..3.8.0.9_]

Mike you do a fantastic job It's just amazing to think at one time these woods were loaded with soldiers fighting a battle for their lives absolutely amazing keep up the good work you're revealing history one I hope is never repeated Joe Navy veteran 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Joe! I agree. Hope we or our children never have to face this again. Read much about the WW2 era to find good spots to detect but also read about the horror these soldiers had to endure. It was hell for every one of them, no matter the side they fought for.

[@marcobekaert2594]

Hi Mike! Normally I don't really participate in giveaways but now I want to give this an honest try. Me and 2 friends really like the ww2 stuff, the tanks, guns, weapons, uniforms etc... Now one of them is turning 25 in September so my plan is to take my 2 buddies out on a trip to the Ardennes to go find some foxholes of the battle of the bulge. We still have to get our equipment and a pinpointer and therefore that 1st package would be just awesome to get us started. I really hope you can make the dream of me and my friends come true! Besides all that. I enjoy your videos so keep them posting and keep working together with the boys from the other channels too! Groetjes vanuit Antwerpen!

[@foxdetector]

Great videos Mike. Amazing the stuff that is still coming up after all these years!!!

[@NathanielOutdoorAdventures]

Another great video. I am looking forward to getting back to the war sites when the borders open. Thanks for sharing

[@Nelg230]

Those are P59 ammunition boxes which held four 25 pounder shells. I've got a couple. Many ammo boxes where used as tool boxes after the war.

[@martyfearo2953]

Ooooooo.... still so jealous lol. Thanks for taking us along Mike. Stay safe bud 😉

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Dont be jealous! Taking you with me on each hunt. Except the boring ones where we dont find anything :)

[@lukebrown3385]

Lovely relics you found in this dig and very excited about the giveaway and the future of this channel. Good luck and thanks mike.👍

[@MetalMaxWW2]

Just when i sat down with a cup of tea, perfect timing Mike ;)

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Max! was waiting for you to sit down..

[@mathisrogge8727]

The timing of this video is just perfect, because of the quarantine i can't go out myself so this video just makes my day again thanks for that and keep up the good stuff

[@jaywinters2483]

I like the way you include photos to show us what these things are that you are discovering.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks for the feedback Jay. Appreciate it.

[@discoverynorthcarolina9824]

Always great to watch you detect...... Great finds 👍👍👍

[@2ndtonone197]

Hello from Tennessee it is always really good to watch your site. God Bless

[@deathbychicken]

That's definitely a field radio. The glass 'fuses' are valves they were used before the invention of silicon transistors in radios and transmitters.

[@tomnickell1276]

I use the Garrett AT Max here in the States. It does the job very well. I noticed you also use the Apex. I bought one of those as my back up machine.

[@bmoreben3340]

As always another great dig can't wait to see what comes next keep digging

[@christinawhalen5856]

OMG, so cool those give sways . My mother’s uncle was a Jumper with in the 82nd airborne…

[@cynthiareyes1495]

If those finds could talk. Love your videos.💕

[@cliff9708]

Its amazing that there still are people alive who has used these things

[@toddfritz5036]

This is real history! Keep up the great work.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

It sure it. Thanks for dropping by!

[@its_cyfa5251]

Keep on digging Mike, would love to visit a place in Europe to dig.

[@MayO_-yf8so]

Hey Mike. I'm kinda new to your channel, I'm loving everything you do. Awesome finds.

[@ianstewartbrown5308]

The glass "things" are valves, Later known as the Fleming valve, it could be used as a rectifier of alternating current and as a radio wave detector

[@jimmieallen5096]

Great work mike. Thank you for finding all the historical stuff. And greetings from Troutdale Oregon U.S.A.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

My pleasure Jimmie! thanks for watching

[@ballermuffin1235]

Thank you so much Mike for all of your great videos. I am so glad whenever you post because it gives me something to watch when I’m bored. Keep on the good work and I hope you find something that you really like.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks! Nice to hear you like the video's.

[@ballermuffin1235]

You’re welcome Mike. We in America really like your videos.

[@Brianthehistorynerd]

That watch was awesome! It’s a personal piece of history for sure. Nice find.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Yes that watch was a nice find. Personal items are the best finds in my opinion.

[@Brianthehistorynerd]

Iron Mike Metaldetecting I totally agree

[@debasishiamwastaken]

Been a viewer from a long time love you exploring especially in these times. Hope you are safe.

[@CR9WAHAB]

Great finds. Do you recommend a book or a website that shows maps as well as wwll german equipment and medals?

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Phillipe, there are lots of groups that specialise in German equipment. A good facebookgroup where german equipment in general is discussed is : MCN Militaria Collectors Network I learn a lot from the collectors there.

[@CR9WAHAB]

Iron Mike Metaldetecting Could you send me a link to the exact one? I’ve found a few groups. Is it the wwl group?

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

@@CR9WAHAB facebook.com/groups/Milcol/ (hope the link works)

[@CR9WAHAB]

Iron Mike Metaldetecting Thank you😎

[@VideosfromNH]

When you find mines or explosives, how do you know it won't go off when you move it? Are you going by past experience? Other than that, very interesting finding old equipment.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Yes, in this case it was already moved (my buddy who was with me found it a couple of months before). and it was in the ground on it's side. Which means it's not armed.

[@jasdavsim]

Fantastic finds dude👍🏻 look forward to your next video

[@cliff9708]

And how come all the finds are so deep down in the ground? Did someone bury all these things or is it just time and nature?

[@tommytaylor4458]

Keep them coming!!!enjoy watching!!!!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

I will Tommy!!! Glad you do!!!!

[@cambellevans9945]

Just thought you would like to know that the Facebook page link is broken.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Cambell, checked it out and you were right. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@ACAdventures]

Great Video mike! Sad the boxes were empty. Would be sick to find a box full with stuff....the time will come hopefully ;-! Best regards from Germany AC

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi AC! Thanks for watching!

[@FullMetalDetector]

Hey Mike, your videos amaze me as always. Great finds. Greetings, Thomas

[@shaunwest3612]

Great video Mike,some great finds👌😀

[@ErikWulfsson]

Artillery stuff … weird things .. once found a shoe iron at the heartbreak crossroads … on surface … crazy thing to hold in the hands

[@tedkreibich8584]

Another relaxing video Mike... Can't help but ALWAYS enjoy them and look forward to the next one.. Good hunting my friend....

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Ted! As always you are one of the first to comment :)

[@vekke77]

You are the best ww2 Relic searcher my friend 😉 keep digging for the ww2 stuff

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

hey Steven! bedankt voor het kijken! hey, je was niet de eerste die reageerde. Gaat het goed met je? Was je ziek? ;)

[@vekke77]

@@IronMikeMetaldetecting nee was niet ziek 😂 kreeg geen melding van je video daarom was ik niet eerst grrr oh! Alles is goed met de gekke Belg hoor buiten een paar vijzen kwijt 😂 hopelijk kan ik binnenkort terug het bos intrekken hier als ik nog een goed plaatsje vind 😉 hou je goed daar en gezond makker

[@vekke77]

Zo eens een dagje met jullie mee gaan is toch wel een beetje een droom want hier in mijn stad vind je niet veel 😜 jammer dat ik geen wagen heb😪

[@neilcam]

Love the videos, Mike. We don't have quite the same history to detect and dig for here in Australia, so it's a thrill to be able to follow your efforts. Keep on digging.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Neil! Nice to read you enjoy the videos

[@leesherman100]

Looks like I have discovered another awesome channel. Relic finding is soooooooo,,, cool!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Welcome aboard Lee!

[@steveholmes5207]

So iron mike has posted and already 2 thumbs down on a video that lasts 14 minutes come on u tube algorithms this is poor i am putting a thumbs up Mike your videos are excellent greetings from steve in England to you and all who watch 👍

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

LOL yeah, there are always some toxic haters . And fun thing is they are always one of the first to check the video out. Thanks Steve! nice to hear you enjoy the videos.

[@jmc0075]

Fantastic do love watching this. Thanks from Wingate Co Durham England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Nova350]

Just checked out your page and enjoyed it thaks for taking us along

[@cliff9708]

What is the risk of an old mine slamming when going out on old battlefields or in forests? Do one dare to go out into the forests if one are very aware of the risk, or how big is the risk of a not so fun surprise?

[@AntonsHardware]

Thanks Mike! Love your channel and love your videos!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

XOXO

[@honeybunchZzz]

Wow such an interesting video, i wonder how many items are actually buried out there?

[@joebrown1382]

Nice finds Mike. To bad the box was empty.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Yeah, they al were. Sorry, needed to fool you a bit with the thumbnail to get you all in here ;)

[@joebrown1382]

@@IronMikeMetaldetecting No fooling needed I'm always here.

[@nicksanders3062]

Always great stuff from Rocksteady Militaria,Bas is a fantastic guy to deal with.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Nick! Yes Bas is a great guy! Very proud he was willing to work with me on this.

[@Adam-hk5hv]

Wanna reasure you mate. Ur doing a great job from uk keep it up!🙃🤗👌

[@robertmeier1460]

Looks like fox because of the canine tooth

[@bear4482]

Always very interesting ❗👍🤘👍🔥

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks for the visit bear!

[@herberttsosie509]

Excellent finds WWII relics

[@gregblake2635]

Always look forward to your videos Mike, god bless and take care!

[@robjord328]

Hi Mike, which application did you use to make your original logo? Thank you.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Rob, the logo was made by a friend of mine. He probably used Adobe for that.

[@greglawson9116]

Awesome giveaways. Thanks for doing what you do

[@bingobutler9656]

Always look forward to your videos bro. Always makes my day. Hope you are well. Looking forward to the next episode!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

awww thanks man. Appreciate your kind comment.

[@A21N]

Hey Mike! Nice Video! (Like every video lol :D) But i gotta question: Where do you find all these Images/Video from WWII (like the soldier at 4:48) which are sometimes cutted between the digging? I'm asking cause I'm collecting Images from WWII and I got already some nice pictures, but I'm looking out for some new pics. Would be nice if you can tell me where do you get these from :D Keep doing the videos :D Greetings :)

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thanks! Nice to read you enjoyed the video. Not sure where I got this from. I have collected a large number of pictures over the years. if you enjoy WW2 pictures, this could be nice to look at? (that is if you didnt already know this website..) ww2db.com/photo.php

[@foxhound06]

The LUX handle is probably from a vehicle fire extinguisher. I've been searching for clues about it and the nearest answer google gave me could be Kidde-Lux extinguishers. Don't know ...

[@thomasbrown5081]

Great finds lads mike following you on Instagram 👍👍👍

[@Frank-hz9vg]

Mooie spullen uit ww2! Gaaf zeg wil ook altijd van die plekken weten.

[@ShrekMeBe]

Keep hearing in those tubes "the other guy does not want to be filmed" and it kinda raises the wrong vibes. Especially when in some video you describe how the town sheriff came checking. So what if the other guy has another channel and presents some of the same content from his camera?

[@welshy8216]

great seeing items from England, ''Lux'' is a company here in UK, deal in traffic light signals. may be that part something to do with lighting ?

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

hmm, could well be. If you ever find out please let me know. Still a mystery find.

[@welshy8216]

@@IronMikeMetaldetecting left a message on you facebook page. with what it is, and a photo

[@MichelOudendag]

Another nice video, with a pretty good result. It becomes more difficult to find ww2 relics

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Michel, it does. We have to travel further and be happy with lesser finds than back in the old days.. Thanks for watching!

[@astra47420]

Brilliant suff keep them coming

[@rickhofman9291]

A Nice video Mike👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 i really like your givea way, and hope i win

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thanks Rick and good luck on winning!

[@scottheston4896]

Cool finds just started watching

[@BlueMouse-wg7ff]

Wauw mooie vondsten man. Leuk om weer een nieuwe video te zien

[@ronaldgreen5119]

Mike, do u still have any of those glasmine tops?

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Ronald, the good ones are all sold out.

[@Drsnowable]

Nice digg. Keep them coming. 👍

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thanks! As long as you all like the videos, I will

[@morganrowe2330]

Great relics! Thank you!

[@kennethjohnson2967]

Did they bury these things and why ?

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Forces on the move didn't recycle much so they just dumped things in foxholes or bombcraters before moving on or retreating.

[@johndaut7128]

I really need a fuse body for a US 81mm mortar. I was a a Mortar team squad leader for 12 years and have a WW2 demil 81mm Mortar body. Thanks

[@cincoy3679]

Thank you. Sir. Love your channel.

[@LinkTech76]

Brilliant as always .

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks!

[@jeffshonkwiler995]

Awesome, Thank you for Texas

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

hi Jeff! thanks for watching. Love TX! one of the best US states in my book ;)

[@johndodson4527]

Hey mike!good to see you.yall have fun!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

hi John! Feels so good to get out detecting. No matter the finds.

[@Jonay1990]

The level looks like it’s off a motorbike, like the clutch or something. The mesh could be a filter/strainer for hydraulic fluid. It says left hand for that side of the handlebar.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

hey great thinking. didnt though of that. could well be.

[@johanvaneedenpetersman9731]

Hey Mike weer een leuk filmpje!👍🏻 Ga je altijd naar Duitsland? In Nederland is toch ook zat te vinden? Ga zo door!!! Groeten Johan

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hoi Johan! dank voor het kijken. Meestal Duitsland inderdaa. In Nederland heb ik nog nooit wat leuks gevonden.. Ligt vast aan mij hoor.

[@amigosdetectoreslaspalmasc3692]

Hola amigo buen video saludos de Canarias 🙋‍♂️🇮🇨

[@detectinghistory3668]

Hi Mike hope your keeping well in these troubled times? I am a WW2 historian working on the RAF during WW2 and wondered if you invited guests to search on some of your permissions as I am looking to go to Germany, Holland, France or Belgium on a dig this year if restrictions are lifted. I look forward to hearing from you Ian

[@theincrediblehitkid]

thank you for the Video and your work !

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks for watching!

[@eldpost4-535]

My friend found a ww2 era watch That still worked in northern Germany

[@klausvonschmit4722]

Naturally, I’m not surprised it’s German made, Silly!! Just saying!! 😂😂

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

LOL, yeah I'll bet we could get this running too, since it's German made :)

[@eldpost4-535]

Iron Mike Metaldetecting Well it wouldn’t be the biggest of suprises

[@dennisl8657]

Your channel is awesome Mike! Whats the weirdest you have found over your career?

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Dennis! Glad you liked the content. hmmm, weirdest.. Woman's wig and a pair of undies? Dildo's? A buried toilet?

[@Wreckdiver59]

Not sure what that valve was. I tried finding the LUX trademark, that looks like it has a lantern behind it, but no luck. With the long handle, you may be right about some kind of fire extinguisher valve. Thanks for the video and the giveaway 👍

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Hi Jim, couldnt find anything on it either. But thanks for trying. Maybe I'll come across it someday and find out what it is.

[@Snowcoffins]

Im new to metal detecting, awesome videos!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Cool! Welcome to this great addiction!

[@GerbyGoo]

First like Edit: Thx for liking this was the first vid I have seen on your channel and loved the vid I will watch in the future

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

*hug* (virtual.. bc of the virus)

[@kuttykutty9156]

Very nice video Mike!

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

thanks Kutty!

[@Rickkert2000]

Haha, iedereen is lelijk naast mij zegtie, top video maat! :)

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Was niet eens gelogen ;)

[@Rickkert2000]

@@IronMikeMetaldetecting 😜

[@marilynscull4585]

Awesome video Mike.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks for watching Marilyn. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@RustyVanDoor]

Congratulations on 50k subs Mike.

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thank you for getting me there! :)

[@TodoFrigorista]

Saludos desde Argentina! Me gustaría ganar un detector de metales. Aquí están Muy caros

[@Razzledazzle01]

Nice finds👍👍

[@tomweingart2337]

Keep up the good work Mike and I'm in 👍

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

Thanks Tom! And thanks for being a sub for over a year now.

[@relicsofmarketgarden7587]

Gaaf Mike Leuke vondsten Giveaway is ook leuk 👍

[@IronMikeMetaldetecting]

bedankt voor het kijken! ja die give away is wel super. Erg trots op dat Garrett en Rocksteady wilde meedoen.

[@flassakias7768]

Nice video but how about to make a video for all your relics?