Thank you for the reply. Yes, all measurements of dimensions and weight will be done before the marker is dissected. Photos and very detailed inch-by-inch video of the marker will also be taken. Attached is a rough map of the site. This marker was found directly on top of the bunker entrance. It has to serve some purpose.
The other 2 markers had some glittery metal in their broken portions. Lab analysis of the metal showed it to be bronze in powder/very find grain form. No trace of the bronze is on the outside of the 2 turtleheads. I suspect the 3rd marker will also have bronze inside it. We shall find out when the chipping is done later this week.
In answer to your questions:
There was only one huge ancient tree in the area (duly marked on the sketch of the site). It was felled some years back and used to make a bridge. No other large trees are/were in the immediate area.
The subsurface marker was resting directly on top of the sealed bunker entrance, and is approximately 60-70 feet from the bank of the river. The river bends and flows towards the north-east.
This site puzzles me. I have been pursuing WW2 caches since '95 (as a hobby), and this is the first time I've seen markers that are so large. I hope you can provide additional insight. Thanks!
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