Poll: Repair or not
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Leave the damn thing alone! Don't mess with what looks like a period repair
54.55%
12 54.55%
Have the solder removed to make the serial number readable
40.91%
9 40.91%
Repair the enamel only
0%
0 0%
Remove the solder AND repair the enamel
4.55%
1 4.55%
Total 22 vote(s) 100%
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Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents.
I'd recommend nothing harsher than dish soap and warm water and then a good drying/buffing with a soft cloth.
I use Q-tips, aka ear swabs for delicate work.

Removing surface crud is what you want to happen. Removing 50 years of patina is a result you do NOT want. IMO.
"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.'
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Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - by EricFG - 01-25-2009, 09:30 PM

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