Thanks for your explanation Bryan. That makes a lot of sense for common awards...
On the other hand, I had in mind higher awards like HSU and HSL by example... I would not think someone would rip it apart willingfully. In the case I had in mind, the suspension, the retaining rectangular plate, the screwplate, etc.., but only the ring had been replaced...
I've never held a real HSU or HSL. I've been offered a couple, but the prices were beyond my means.
If the wear on the links of these are like those on lesser awards, it's probably simply wear. When an award is very heavily worn, the ring on the medalion eventually thins out quite a bit at the top and sometimes one side. The connecting link also wears. They seem to start by twisting over time in a strange helix pattern, and then eventually break. Some day I'll post some images of some heavily worn rings and links.
I bet the holders of the HSU and HSL put in a LOT of wearing hours on their awards, and simply wore through them. Even today, there's a lot of medal- and ribbon-wearing in the region. I guess after four to six decades of regular wear, the ring would have a good chance of breaking.
Hi There, While organizing my Soviet ODM collection to make room for my newly-acquired Order of the October Revolution, I picked up the brown envelope which contained a Defense of Stalingrad medal that I purchased via eBay few months ago. It fell out from the open end of the little brown envelope and hit the table which caused the medal's ring to break off from the medal. I said "Oh Sh#t" when I saw the medal's little ring breaking off from the medal:banghead. I discovered that the Stalingrad medal's little ring was attached to it with superglue by its previous owner. This geunine Defense of Stalingrad medal by itself was a WW2 issue evidenced by its brass 5-sided suspension attachment. How I restore its little ring to this medal? Any Advice suggestion will be welcome!:thumbsup Thanks! James
You can still save its fate displaying it on a uniform if it does become "2008" as Tretov says.
There's nothing in the streets
Looks any different to me
And the slogans are replaced, by-the-bye
And the parting on the left
Are now parting on the right
And the beards have all grown longer overnight The Who, Won't get fooled again
Nah, assuming it's an authentic medal it won't be 2008, it'll be a repaired WWII. Integrity would demand announcing the repair if you ever traded/sold it. And it may be devalued as such in some eyes. But it's still as authentic as it was when it was in one piece, simply not in the same condition.
Suggest finding a local jeweler; they shouldn't charge much and will be able to do a professional restoration job.
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08-14-2008, 10:39 PM (This post was last modified: 02-01-2010, 10:19 PM by EricFG.)
I got these in the mail today. I'm very happy with them as they should be able to display my growing collection of IDs & documents a lot better then how they were.
The seller states:
The BCW Pro 4-Pocket page is an acid free archival quality product that is perfect for storing 3.5 X 5 photographs or postcards. This product features high clarity and top loading pockets with strong welds. BCW Pro 4-Pocket pages fit all standard 3-ring binders and albums. Use the 4 pocket page to protect store or display your 3.5 x 5 photos and post-cards.
- Holds 4-3 1/2 x 5 1/4 Cards or Photos
- Made of heavy-duty Polypropylene*
- Strong Welds
- No PVC**
- Made in USA
Dimensions
- Page 8 7/8 x 11 3/8
- Pocket 3 15/16 x 5 1/2
* evidently polypropylene is fairly safe for documents
** and PVC is bad for paper ( so "no PVC" is good)
Got these through eBay dirt cheap. I think it was about 4 bucks total for ten pages.
Now if my package from Estonia will only show up I'll have 3 more goodies to show off.
"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.'
The pocket pages you have look a good and cheap option for storing ID documents.
After taking advice from the document preservation experts at our state library I took a slightly different tack. I use Archival Quality 4" x 5" and 4" x 6" polyester sleeves bought from a local supplier. They cost ~35 cents each. See attached image. I intend to use the clear space at the top to write info about each book. I then store them in an archival box.
The main thing that my local experts said was, as you also say, that PVC is definitely not an option for document storage. Acids and plasticisiers leach out of it and make the paper dry and brittle.
The other thing they told me was that if you use binders you should also be careful as a lot have PVC coverings which will lead to the same effects as PVC pages but over a longer period.
In Australia our National Archives have set standards for archival materials such that if archival quality materials are bought they are guaranteed not to do harm for 500 years. I believe the US Congress library has also produced similar standards. Thus it is worth seeing whether any materials you use fit to their standards.
Simon
P.S. Very envious of your early Voenny Bilet!!!!!!
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Simon, I am still surprised there were no other bidders for this one (on eBay).
I am quite envious of your naval bilet! I've never seen one with the fouled anchor on it. Is there anything inside that's interesting?
Give us an image or two when you have the time 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.'
