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Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - Alfred - 09-15-2006
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
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - Lapa - 09-15-2006
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
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - Alfred - 09-15-2006
Thanks for tip. I will try it.
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - jefflgarrison - 10-21-2006
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.
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - matteti - 10-21-2006
jefflgarrison Wrote: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.
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?
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - Lapa - 10-22-2006
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
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - EricFG - 10-22-2006
> 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?
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - Lapa - 10-22-2006
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
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - Riley1965 - 10-22-2006
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
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - jefflgarrison - 10-22-2006
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.