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Step back into the history of the Cold War era with this authentic Bendix Family Radiation Kit. Produced as part of the United States Civil Defense program, these kits were designed for civilian radiation preparedness.
Kit Contents:
CDV-736 / CDV-746: Direct-reading pocket dosimeter(s) used for measuring accumulated radiation exposure.
CDV-756: Dosimeter charger unit (requires a standard D-cell battery to operate).
Original Documentation: Includes the original instruction manual and paperwork.
Original Storage Box: Iconic blue Bendix civil defense cardboard carrying box.
Condition:
Overall Condition: Good, vintage condition.
Flaws to Note: There is water damage present on the bottom of the outer cardboard box. The unit is complete except for the single D-cell battery required for the charger.
A fantastic, highly collectible piece of mid-century scientific and military history, ideal for collectors of Civil Defense memorabilia or vintage test equipment. Please review all photos for a closer look at the exact items included.
This item means a lot to me because my Dad worked at Bendix in Mishawaka, Indiana, from the mid-fifties to the late eighties.
