The Relic Watch - Back home where it belongs

[Steve T]

Hi all

Relic hunting and digging in the UK can be very productive, if you know where to look! I do an awful lot of research before setting foot on a site, to improve my chances of finding relics, and to make sure I talk to the right landowner to get permission.

The vast majority of the relics I find are general military and domestic items that have a direct link to WW2. Sometimes, just sometimes, I find a relic that can be attributed to WW2 and to the unit that used it. Rarely, very rarely, I find a relic that can be attributed to WW2, to one unit, and to ONE man.

The below video shows one such item. Doesn't seem like it was that long ago I found it as it is always clear in my mind, but it got back home......The Relic Watch.

 

 

[Davejb]

I think I,ve seen this display in your man cave, if I remember correctly

[Steve T]

You have indeed

[HetzersGonnaHetz]

Great story Steve  

[Steve T]

Thanks

[Libertesoe]

Nice one @Steve T!

[Steve T]

Thanks  Still gives me goosebumps even now!

[Lenny]

Superb...

[Martinf]

Nice one 

[Steve T]

Thanks chaps

 

[Guest Fred Karno's Army]

Seems strange the inside was missing Steve,was it a dump find or general airfield mooch as it looks gold ?. @Steve T

[Guest Fred Karno's Army]

Seems strange the inside was missing Steve,was it a dump find or general airfield mooch as it looks gold ?. @Steve T

[Steve T]

General mooch and it is 18k  I think it broke and he just chucked it when he couldn't repair it.

[Guest Fred Karno's Army]

Either that or conveniently lost it in a card game .Surprised as obviously you would have thought the case he would have treasured even if the movement broke,still funny things become less priorities in a war .

[DAK D]

Hi @Steve T,

What a fantastic find and story

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[Steve T]

Thanks Dak