.50 relic round

[spotter]

I have a couple of relic crusty condition .50 rounds,normally scrap pieces,today i decided i would have a go at making one more displayable by cleaning just one side,this way it can be shown in the condition it was found and what lies beneath the crust.

 

[smle2009]

Looks like it's been burnt,the crusty side that is.

Tony

 

[spotter]

it has it came from a burn pit

 

[Tmine35]

Not a bad idea to display dug-ups.

 

[raymeketa]

What's the headstamp?

 

[spotter]

DM 43 (Des Moines ordnance plant Iowa 1943)

 

[Kodiak13]

I have been looking at the forum to find cleaning tips for small arms casings from WW1. Also just as interested in if there is resource to learn to preserve items such as a trenching tool and a German canteen from rusting further.