Nov 9, 2017
Today I added a Bendix CD V-742 Dosimeter to my Civil Defense collection. I was lucky enough that the seller reset the roentgen count for me, as it’s been picking up background radiation over all these years. Definitely a really cool little tool, and an interesting take on how Civil Defense was easily adopted into everyday life. For something no bigger nor heavier than a fountain pen, this dosimeter would prove to be a useful tool for measuring radiation after a nuclear attack.
This picture is a view straight into the dosimeter itself, showcasing the reset count.
— Warden Elizabeth