Tan vehicle long spade

[me6_130]

I got this one a couple of days ago and I have just had a while to revise and clean a bit. Now, it is 110 cm aprox (it is a bit worn) but correct for my panzer collection and well stamped and dated H 1944.

Carles

[blackbird939]

Awesome !

[me6_130]

Curiously, seems it was painted tan but only found a couple of areas with a bit of paint left. Should i clean the rust off and oil it...or repaint...or leave as is?

Carles

[Tommygunn]

That's the same 'man and spade' logo that's on my 1959 West German entrenching tool that I use to go rust hunting.

Tom.

[me6_130]

I also have a shovel I believe is Reichwehr era produced by same maker. This maker, http://www.idealspaten.de/ , made pre, during and post-war, seems. They still exist.

See this other link:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=460168


Carles

[Tommygunn]

Thanks for letting me know the manufacturer.

Tom.

[me6_130]

You're welcome. It was thanks to the forum that I learnt the maker.

Does any member know if the spade would have been factory painted tan?...or it should be considered camo?

Carles

[MP44_tom]

Hey Carles.....

I don't think these came painted tan from the factory.....

btw.... what a coincidence

Just can't find the time to clean the shovel......



From the same maker !!! and same date as well



Tom
www.mp44.nl

[jerryrehr]

I think it has faired well in the past 71 years I would leave it as is.
Jerry

[me6_130]

I have removed a bit of "non original" rust, without damaging the patina, and oiled a bit to prevent it rusting again...I have found some areas with a bit more paint. It will look great on my Pzkpfw IV (if i ever manage to get one )

Carles

[me6_130]

Hey Carles.....

I don't think these came painted tan from the factory.....

btw.... what a coincidence

Just can't find the time to clean the shovel......



From the same maker !!! and same date as well



Tom
www.mp44.nl

Tom,

I've also got plenty of things to clean...and never have enough time

Carles

[me6_130]

Here are my two Idealspaten

Carles