Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents.
| Poll: Repair or not You do not have permission to vote in this poll. |
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| Leave the damn thing alone! Don't mess with what looks like a period repair | 12 | 54.55% | |
| Have the solder removed to make the serial number readable | 9 | 40.91% | |
| Repair the enamel only | 0 | 0% | |
| Remove the solder AND repair the enamel | 1 | 4.55% | |
| Total | 22 vote(s) | 100% | |
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Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents.
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09-15-2006, 09:34 AM
Hello Marc,
I don´t know exactly. I will check it. At the moment the order is not mine. The enamel is not so hard as hot enamel, but it is very hard. So I think it is cold enamel. regards Andreas 
09-15-2006, 10:32 AM
Andreas,
If it is cold enamel (check to try to scratch it with a pin), place the medallion in a container of acetone and seal it for a few days until it dissolves. Marc 
10-21-2006, 01:46 PM
Hey, found an ORS today at the local flea market that had some enamel missing from the lower left arm.
It is number #50,520 and am wondering if the enamel can be replaced? Has anyone seen an "inexpensive" repair that looks realistic? I have seen several that were either painted, coated with fingernail polish or bad enamel jobs. Would love to see a before and after photo of someone's repair job. PM me names of who might do such work. 
10-21-2006, 09:19 PM
jefflgarrison Wrote:Hey, found an ORS today at the local flea market that had some enamel missing from the lower left arm. Not very helpful here, but in my opinion, I would prefer no repair at all. I prefer totally original items, even if it means that they are to have some damages. Why not leaving it as is?
10-22-2006, 10:23 AM
Jeff,
Re-enamelling your red star with real enamel is a rather difficult proposition in my opinion. The easiest would be to used some red-colored, transparent epoxy, which is also called "cold enamel". With a bit of care, you should be able to restore your star. Marc 
10-22-2006, 01:26 PM
> but in my opinion, I would prefer no repair at all.
> I prefer totally original items, even if it means that > they are to have some damages Agree with Matteti here; I like damaged badges (within reason). Can you post a pix please?
"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.'
10-22-2006, 01:46 PM
Eric,
I also like orders that show that they had a "real life". I just picked up a nice early Red Star with all the enamel gone except on one arm, the other 4 being nicely toned  Marc
10-22-2006, 02:41 PM
I would never repair the enamel!!:dissapoint I have a couple of awards that are missing enamel. I think that it takes away from the character of the medal, not to mention the possibility of making a "fatal"error. Leave it be...it is as it is.
Best, Mike
10-22-2006, 03:25 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-22-2006, 03:27 PM by jefflgarrison.)
Ok so it doesn't sound as damaged as Lapa's star but still a shame it has lost some.
Also, what determined the ring style? Some stars I have include a nice heavy nickle ring. While others have a light "el cheapo" ring. Prefer the nice heavy ones but cannot find people to trade them with. |
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