Inert trainer Italian VS-50 anti-personnel mine

Add a unique piece of military history to your collection with this inert VS-50 anti-personnel mine, marked as a training model with the designation "VS/TS50." Manufactured by Valsella Meccanotecnica of Italy in the late 1970s, the VS-50 is a plastic-bodied mine designed with minimal metal content, making it notoriously difficult to detect—a feature that made it both effective and controversial in conflicts worldwide. This particular example is an inert training version, meaning it is completely safe and non-functional, ideal for educational purposes, display, or military reenactments.

The mine measures approximately 90 mm in diameter and 45 mm in height, with a rugged, toothed outer edge for ground stability. Its yellowish-tan body shows signs of age and handling, adding to its authentic character, while the central pressure plate remains intact. A label reading "VS/TS50" is affixed to the top, clearly identifying it as a training simulator (TS), likely used to teach soldiers or demining teams how to identify and handle this type of ordnance safely.

The VS-50 saw extensive use in various conflicts, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, and its design contributed to its inclusion in discussions around the 1997 Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel mines. This inert model offers a tangible connection to that history without the dangers of a live explosive. Perfect for collectors of Cold War-era militaria, military trainers, or those interested in the evolution of mine warfare.

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