Thread Rating:
  • 1 Vote(s) - 3 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Russian M31 back pack
#1
Hi,

I just got this Russian M1938 back pack. It is a fresh find from a barn in Poland. It looks like it could use a little cleaning as it is filthy. Is there any way I could get the stains off the cloth and the rust off the metal parts? I am not sure what the best method would be.

Thanks,
Eddie


Attached Files Image(s)
IMG_0001.jpg IMG_0001_1.jpg IMG_0001_2.jpg
Reply
#2
Faded maker's stamp under the top cover.


Attached Files Image(s)
IMG_0001_3.jpg IMG_0001_5.jpg IMG_0001_4.jpg
Reply
#3
side


Attached Files Image(s)
IMG_0001_6.jpg IMG_0001_7.jpg
Reply
#4
It is filthy.
But each stain has its own story! :D Its a great piece of history, I don't think you should clean it, mostly because you may risk damaging the bag, but it looks great.
Reply
#5
Hi Eddie, I would give the pack a brush down with a stiff clothes brush and leave it at that.

Washing it is a non starter due to the leather parts. There are commercial rust removers, but if you remove the rust from the buckles etc, then the new clean metal parts will look at odds with the pack.

Cheers, Ade.
Reply
#6
i think this kinda thinks look the best with the ageing showing on it.:thumbsup

if it were mine , i would leaf it this way.
i may consider doing some thing to prefent further rusting of the buckels.
such as a sealant or some grease (witch can stain on its own).:idea

Ser-g
Reply
#7
I agree. I think I will just leave it alone. The stains and the rust do give the backpack character.

Thanks,
Eddie
Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread:
Militaria for sale on