Badge "Excellent State Labour Reserves".

pacha b · 07-16-2011, 06:05 AM

Hi Guys,

Here's a nice badge from 1942/3, It's only problem Is a very dirty gold wreath,

Does anyone think It would be ok to clean It . or would It be best to leave It alone ?

Cheers,

Nick. :)

***desantnik*** · 07-16-2011, 06:20 AM

Leave it as is - patina imparts character.

EricFG · 07-16-2011, 08:16 AM

Awesome badge!!!! I love it.

"patina imparts character" Truer words were never spoken. :)

However, some warm, soapy water and a soft toothbrush will remove crud but not patina. (rinse, and dry in a soft towel)

Lapa · 07-16-2011, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricFG

...However, some warm, soapy water and a soft toothbrush will remove crud but not patina. (rinse, and dry in a soft towel)

Nick,

I'll go with that mild treatment if you really want to play with your badge.

Marc

07-16-2011, 06:20 AM	#2
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,342	Re: Ex State Labour Reserves Type 1 Leave it as is - patina imparts character.

07-16-2011, 08:16 AM	#3
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Ex State Labour Reserves Type 1 Awesome badge!!!! I love it. "patina imparts character" Truer words were never spoken. :) However, some warm, soapy water and a soft toothbrush will remove crud but not patina. (rinse, and dry in a soft towel) __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Badge "Excellent" Committee For State Security.	deValcourt	Ministry Of Internal Affairs	1	06-15-2015 09:58 AM
Excellent Worker Honour Badge.	Matapan	Hungarian Badges	5	09-20-2013 06:41 AM
Badge "Excellent In The Ministry Of Labour And Social Welfare".	CtahhR	Bulgarian Badges	1	03-30-2013 04:15 AM
Badge "Excellent" State Economic Association.	CtahhR	Ministries Of Industry/Trade	0	08-06-2012 02:11 PM
Badge "Excellent In The Socialist Competition" Central State Office Of State Planning	Komandir RKKA	People's Commissariats/Ministries Of Industry/Production/Construction	0	04-20-2009 09:36 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)