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Vintage Bendix Family Radiation Measurement Kit Complete Boxed Set CD V-756 1960s Cold War Civil Defense OCDM
• Brand: Bendix Corporation (Cincinnati Division)
• Model/Kit: Family Radiation Measurement Kit No. 1
• Components Included: CD V-736 Ratemeter, CD V-746 Dosimeter, CD V-756 Charger Base
• Era/Theme: Cold War / Civil Defense Militaria (1960s)
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Condition: Pre-owned / Vintage Excellent (Untested)
**VINTAGE 1960s BENDIX FAMILY RADIATION MEASUREMENT KIT - COMPLETE IN BOX**
Up for sale is an incredibly well-preserved piece of Cold War history: an authentic, 100% complete-in-box Bendix Family Radiation Measurement Kit manufactured by the Bendix Corporation (Cincinnati Division). This civilian-market kit was certified to meet the rigid specifications of the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization (OCDM).
It is incredibly rare to find this set with the outer cardboard sleeve, original inner cardboard dividers, both specialized internal pens, and all factory paperwork fully intact and clean.
### What is Included in this Set:
* **Bendix CD V-756 Dosimeter/Ratemeter Charger:** Base unit Model 906-1 (Serial No. 31743) featuring a beautifully clean chassis with its battery port, knobs, and lanyard cap intact.
* **Bendix CD V-736 Ratemeter Pen (Brown):** For reading high-range real-time dose rates in Roentgens/Hour. Hermetically sealed text is bright and crisp.
* **Bendix CD V-746 Dosimeter Pen (Blue):** For measuring cumulative exposure over time.
* **Original Bendix Instruction and Maintenance Manual:** Complete 14-page booklet including schematic layout diagrams.
* **Original Tri-Fold Brochure:** \"3 Life Savers in Your Kit\" featuring the historical \"Typical Effects of Short Term Exposure on Humans\" chart.
* **Original Outer Retail Packaging:** Features vibrant graphics and retains the original vintage \"$24.95\" factory suggested retail price sticker.
### Condition Notes:
This kit is in excellent aesthetic vintage condition. The paperwork is free of heavy stains, water damage, or tears. The box shows minor shelf wear and corner scuffs appropriate for its 60+ year age but holds its shape perfectly. The pen casings are exceptionally clean. The unit is being sold UNTESTED as a historic collectible artifact.
Please see the high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic conditions. Item will be packed with extra padding and shipped securely. Perfect addition to any Militaria, Cold War, or historical Geiger counter collection!
