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I have an antique sword from World War I that has mold like black spots growing on the blade. What are they?

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The spots are black and vary in size, but the sword kind of stinks too. I believe it is a German Officer's sword. Can anyone tell me what these are and how to eliminate them and restore this antique?

It's finish is probably deteriorating. I would say find an antique dealer who specializes in that era, maybe they can help you.

10 Responses to “I have an antique sword from World War I that has mold like black spots growing on the blade. What are they?”

  1. casinodog Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 1:16 am

    BLOOD
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  2. qwaszxopklnmg Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 1:33 am

    Its rotten mold use water and cloth
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  3. ericcartmanismylovechild Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 1:40 am

    It's finish is probably deteriorating. I would say find an antique dealer who specializes in that era, maybe they can help you.
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  4. Stugotz Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 2:20 am

    more than likely the black spots are caused by human oil.I.E. when you touch a piece of metal with out gloves on, you leave your own oil on the blade, causing it to react. Have you ever sen the antiques road show at all, when the experts handle blades and such, they always wear golves.

    You have to weigh two things, if you remove all of the black spots and petina, you may bring down the price(value) of the sword. Leaving all of the petins intact is arguably more better in the long run.

    Stugotz
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  5. BlackWhiskeyBlaze Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 3:07 am

    You may want to watch or you will depreciate the value of this thing.
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  6. Walt M Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 3:53 am

    I found some on ebay. here's a link to them
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    http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?AID=5463217&PID=2212781&mpre=http%3A//buy.ebay.com/ww-sword

  7. Y!Arnlady Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 4:37 am

    Go to "Blade care and maintenance" right now!
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    http://www.mayhemltd.com/arms-care.htm

  8. JPS Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 5:23 am

    It's a precursor to rust. Simply stainless steel cleanser will remove them, provided they've not been there that long.
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  9. lonnie c Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 6:13 am

    Maybeeeeeee it's old blood…………….
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  10. jamesjules Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 6:28 am

    Sorry but the spots probally already stained the blade's petina. What need to do is use hot water,as hot as you can stand it, with a little clhorine bleach in it. Wipe the blade dry. Then use a light oil like a gun oil and polish it with a microfibre cloth as not to scratch it. Then NEVER EVER touch the blade bare handed again!
    You will never get it to look brand new but you can perservre it this way.
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    Antiuqes Roadshow milatia experts from both the europe and states shows

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