Trunk left by German soldier is dug up in Russia

[Zorch]

'A trunk left by a German soldier fighting on the Eastern front in WWII is dug up in Russia'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... ussia.html

'Russian historians uncovered the trunk in the Nevsky Pyatachok area. It contained the possessions of a Nazi soldier fighting on the Eastern Front. Cigars, alcohol, uniform, shoes and a wallet are all included in the trunk. Historians have started search to find soldier's family to return belongings.'

[wings7]

Awesome story! How well preserved things are! Thanks for sharing! [:)]

Patrick

[warspite1]

Thanks Zorch - I must admit I cannot help my first thought which is that this is probably fake. If not, if it is genuine then there may well be an interesting story to be told....

[Zap]

Again, another story that could be true? But my first thought is water damage I see none. 80 years of winters under ground. That trunk cant be that well sealed as to not have water seepage. But who knows.

[Zorch]

ORIGINAL: Zap

Again, another story that could be true? But my first thought is water damage I see none. 80 years of winters under ground. That trunk cant be that well sealed as to not have water seepage. But who knows.

A hoax was my first thought, too.

[Jagdtiger14]

I think its a hoax. The cigar box is completely full and they look in good condition...after 73 years.

[operating]

Hey! I'm still waiting for the Nazi gold train in Poland to be dug up...

[Zorch]

ORIGINAL: operating

Hey! I'm still waiting for the Nazi gold train in Poland to be dug up...

[:D][:D][:D][:D]

[Neilster]

It looks reasonably legitimate. A well made, metal German trunk with a seal could have protected the contents. If you look closely, the cigars appear to have some mould or something on them. If some of those products haven't been made for a long time then it lends credibility to the story.

Cheers, Neilster

[ntrlpr]

There appears to be some slight mould on the shoes and possibly some of the clothing too; it's often products with organic materials that mould first, so it would make sense that it's the tobacco, leather and cotton(?) that's starting to go. Interesting! I hope it's not a hoax.