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Main pageRelic hunting with a metal detector

Relic hunting with a metal detector

Historical uniform button with double-headed eagle as a ground find in a detectorist's hand
Relics & history

Metal detectors for military relics and artefacts

For relics, buttons and badges on historical sites: six powerful multi-frequency detectors – from the versatile all-rounder to the two-box deep-seeking detector for large objects.

  • 6 detectors compared
  • Up to 5 m depth (two-box)
  • €1,099 to €2,499

What matters in relic hunting

Military relics often lie deep, are frequently made of iron and sit in mineralised or junk-littered ground. These four points decide your success.

  • Depth & coil size

    Military relics often lie deeper than coins. A larger coil gives more depth on larger objects – for very deep large objects there are two-box detectors.

    • XTREM Hunter to 5 m
    • CTX 3030 17″ coil
    • DEUS II 34 28 × 34 cm

  • Clean iron separation

    Former positions and fields are full of iron junk. A good target display saves unnecessary holes.

    • Manticore 2D Target Trace
    • CTX 3030 FeCo display
    • Equinox 900 119 categories

  • Multi-frequency for difficult ground

    Mineralised ground interferes with single-frequency detectors. Multi-frequency runs more quietly and identifies targets more accurately.

    • CTX 3030 1.5–100 kHz
    • DEUS II 49 single frequencies
    • All six Multi-frequency

  • Law & safety

    Clarify permits and permission before every search – and with ammunition: never touch it.

    • Permit usually needed
    • Historical finds must be reported
    • Ammunition found call the police

Six metal detectors for relic hunting compared

All figures according to the manufacturers – checked and selected by detectorists with over 30 years of field experience.

 
XP DEUS II 34 FMF RC WS6 complete set with large 28 x 34 cm search coil for military relic hunting Completely wireless

XP Metal Detectors

XP DEUS II 34 RC WS6

The all-rounder for military relics and artefacts: a large 28 × 34 cm coil for more depth on larger objects, plus light and completely wireless – even for long days in the field.

  • Technology FMF multi-frequency
  • Frequencies FMF + 49 single frequencies, 4–45 kHz
  • Search coil 28 × 34 cm DD (FMF)
  • Depth Very high (large coil)
  • Iron separation Notch & discrimination, ID 0–99
  • Waterproof Coil & RC to 20 m
  • Weight light – coil 570 g
  • Battery RC approx. 25 h, WS6 approx. 15 h
  • Ideal for Military relics & artefacts, large areas
  • 12 factory and 12 custom search programs
  • 5-year manufacturer's warranty (batteries 2 years)
€1,549 incl. VAT
View XP DEUS II 34 RC WS6
 
XP XTREM Hunter XTR-115 two-box deep-seeking detector for large objects at depths of up to 5 m Up to 5 m depth

XP Metal Detectors

XP XTREM Hunter XTR-115

The two-box deep-seeking detector for large objects several metres deep. It deliberately ignores small items – ideal for locating large objects specifically.

  • Technology FMF two-box (non-motion)
  • Frequencies Frequency scan, 14 channels
  • Search coil 2 × 30 × 45 cm FMF (transmitter/receiver)
  • Depth to 5 m (large objects)
  • Iron separation Iron discrimination
  • Waterproof weather- & shock-resistant
  • Weight 2.9 kg (with RC)
  • Battery over 10 h, USB-C
  • Ideal for Deep large objects, professionals & authorities
  • DEUS II RC and WSA XL ST wireless headphones
  • Incl. telescopic shaft and transport case
€2,499 incl. VAT
View XP XTREM Hunter XTR-115
 
Minelab Manticore high-end metal detector with Multi-IQ+ and 2D Target Trace for relic hunting 2D Target Trace

Minelab

Minelab Manticore

Minelab's high-end detector for heavily junk-littered and mineralised ground: the 2D target display helps to separate iron from good finds.

  • Technology Multi-IQ+ (high power)
  • Frequencies Multi + 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 40 kHz
  • Search coil M11, 28 cm DD
  • Depth Very high
  • Iron separation 2D Target Trace
  • Waterproof to 5 m
  • Weight 1.3 kg
  • Battery built-in, USB rechargeable
  • Ideal for Relics, difficult ground
  • Backlit display, flashlight, handle vibration
  • Incl. wireless low-latency headphones
€1,999 incl. VAT
View Minelab Manticore
 
Minelab CTX 3030 GPS metal detector with 11- and 17-inch search coils and FBS 2 multi-frequency With GPS

Minelab

Minelab CTX 3030 GPS

For systematic searching of large areas: the integrated GPS records search paths and find locations. The 17″ coil brings depth, the 11″ coil precision.

  • Technology FBS 2 multi-frequency
  • Frequencies Broadband 1.5–100 kHz
  • Search coil 28 + 42 cm DD (11″ + 17″)
  • Depth Very high (17″ coil)
  • Iron separation FeCo discrimination
  • Waterproof to 3 m
  • Weight approx. 2.3 kg
  • Battery Rechargeable battery + AA battery module
  • Ideal for Large areas, GPS documentation
  • GPS with GeoTrails, WayPoints and FindPoints
  • Incl. WM 10 wireless module and Koss headphones
€2,299 incl. VAT
View Minelab CTX 3030 GPS
 
Nokta Legend 2 multi-frequency metal detector with two search coils for relic hunting Best-value tip

Nokta

Nokta Legend 2

The most affordable way into relic hunting with multi-frequency: dedicated relic mode, two coils included and fully submersible.

  • Technology Multi-frequency (SMF)
  • Frequencies SMF + 4 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 40 kHz
  • Search coil 28 cm + 21 × 14 cm
  • Depth High
  • Iron separation 99 target IDs, relic mode
  • Waterproof IP68, to 5 m
  • Weight 1.2 kg
  • Battery built-in, USB rechargeable
  • Ideal for Value, all-round & relics
  • Two coils (LD28 and LD21) included
  • Incl. aptX low-latency headphones
€1,099 incl. VAT
View Nokta Legend 2
 
Minelab Equinox 900 multi-frequency metal detector with two search coils for versatile relic hunting Proven all-rounder

Minelab

Minelab Equinox 900

The versatile classic for fields, woods and water – with two coils, fine target display and a battery that can be charged on the go from a power bank.

  • Technology Multi-IQ multi-frequency
  • Frequencies Multi + single frequencies 4–40 kHz
  • Search coil 28 cm + 15 cm DD
  • Depth High
  • Iron separation 119 target categories, Iron Bias
  • Waterproof IP68, to 5 m
  • Weight approx. 1.3 kg
  • Battery up to 12 h, magnetic USB
  • Ideal for Versatile, entry into relics
  • 8 search modes plus your own program
  • Incl. ML-85 Bluetooth headphones
€1,149 incl. VAT
View Minelab Equinox 900

Technical data according to the manufacturers. Actual depth depends on object size, soil type and moisture.

Frequently asked questions about relic hunting

Which metal detector is best for military relic hunting?

For most detectorists, a light multi-frequency detector with a large coil is the best choice, such as the XP DEUS II 34 with its 28 × 34 cm coil. If you want to locate large objects several metres deep, you need a two-box detector such as the XP XTREM Hunter XTR-115. On ground littered with iron junk, the 2D target display of the Minelab Manticore helps to separate iron from good finds.

How deep does a metal detector find military relics?

Depth depends mainly on the size of the object and the coil. Single-handed detectors usually find small items such as buttons or badges in the top few tens of centimetres, larger objects much deeper – and a larger coil adds extra depth. According to the manufacturer, the two-box XP XTREM Hunter XTR-115 locates large objects down to 5 m and deliberately ignores small items.

Why is multi-frequency important for relic hunting?

Fields, woods and former battlefields are often mineralised and contaminated with iron junk. Multi-frequency detectors evaluate several frequencies at once and run more quietly and accurately on such ground than single-frequency detectors. All six detectors in this comparison use multi-frequency.

Is it allowed to search for military relics in Germany?

In most German federal states, metal detecting requires a search permit from the responsible heritage authority, and always the landowner's permission as well. Finds of historical significance must be reported. Items bearing symbols of unconstitutional organisations must not be displayed or distributed publicly, not even as a photo on the internet (Section 86a of the German Criminal Code). Other countries have their own rules.

What should you do if you find ammunition?

Never touch, move or dig up ammunition or explosive devices – even if they look rusty and harmless. Mark the spot, keep your distance and call the police immediately (110 in Germany, 112 across the EU), who will bring in the bomb disposal service.

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