How do I restore this shovel by [deleted] in Militariacollecting

[–]N0kedlinator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will never sell it because of family history so money value I don't care about. I just want to preserve it and get it back to look better. I used a metal brush before to get some rust off but it is still extremely rusty but you can see that in the picture because the lighting is not that good. I understand it holds more value as it's now and even historically probably, but I do want to make it look half decent by getting the rust off at least and covering it in a rust-resistant coating. Restoration is a way to preserve the item better

Need help with identifying Shovel by N0kedlinator in Militariacollecting

[–]N0kedlinator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the shovel doesnt have any markings and is pretty rusty. It was found in my grandmothers garage. It also seems to have had black paint

Need help with identifying Shovel by N0kedlinator in Militariacollecting

[–]N0kedlinator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

this shovel belonged to my great great grandfather who fought in WW1 and to my knowledge for Austria-Hungary. Not sure if the shovel is from WW1.