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Posted: 4/23/2022 5:27:36 AM EDT
Bought this in a small militaria store in Normandy, where it was found using a metal detector. Should I try to clean it up or just leave it as is?

Link Posted: 4/23/2022 6:23:16 AM EDT
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1939 era or earlier?
Link Posted: 4/23/2022 12:05:45 PM EDT
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1939 era or earlier?
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1939
Link Posted: 4/23/2022 1:30:30 PM EDT
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Clean it lightly to remove the rust.  I'd use nickel (five cent piece) and coconut oil.  Afterward preserve with Renaissance Wax.
Link Posted: 4/23/2022 2:46:15 PM EDT
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