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Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - Nack - 11-17-2006
Ironically I need badge-repair help. These guys had a rough trip in from the great white north. The post office crushed the envelope.
First, the victory statue should be attached to the viewer's right of the ship on the vets badge. The problem with the wings is obvious.
It looks as though the statue was originally glued on to begin with, so glue it back on with something? Any particular suggestions?
W/r/t the wings, so I try to superglue the post back, or do i solder it?
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - Dave - 11-17-2006
Nack Wrote:It looks as though the statue was originally glued on to begin with, so glue it back on with something? Any particular suggestions?
I'd try getting some good quality epoxy and try that. I bought some 1500-pound test epoxy to repair one of my uniform belt buckles and now that I've been wearing it for several months, it's held up very well. I'd suggest that for the veteran's badge. For the wings, I'd say take them to a quality jeweler and see what they can do. I know my personal jeweler could probably repair it (he did a nice job with several pieces I took him) but many can't, particularly with the enamel on the reverse side. Might want to try the epoxy with this as well, but unfortunately once a screwpost is broken off, it's pretty much hopeless to completely repair it and get it back to it's original strength. Looks like this one might have been repaired at one time earlier as well...
Dave
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - EricFG - 11-18-2006
Like Dave says I think epoxy would be right for the screwpost. I also know of one here who uses "JB weld" in very similar situations. I don't think super glue would hold the screwpost strongly enough.
But I'd try super glue on the statue, I think that would hold. I *might* consider scoring the back of the statue in two small places and use two very small smears (not even drops) of SG. I'd recommend a couple dry runs before I glued and might even have a small weight ready to lay on the statue once it's glued in place.
If you try it keep us informed. I'm sure it will come in handy for someone else soon.
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - desantnik - 11-18-2006
From personal experience, super glue will work on the statue znachok. I had the same exact thing happen!
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - Nack - 11-18-2006
Thanks for the input guys. I'll let y'all know. And if you send stuff screwback items thru Canadian Post, pad the items a bit.
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - EricFG - 12-05-2006
Found on the e-channel.
Poor image, major damage.
Just for reference
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - Riley1965 - 12-05-2006
EricFG Wrote:Yeah, until regulations, and Uncle Iosef told ya to turn it in and wear a screwback or else ! ! ! :argue
What to do with Uncle Iosef:confused: What to do...?
:cheers Doc
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - EricFG - 12-07-2006
EricFG Wrote:Found on the e-channel.
Poor image, major damage.
Just for reference
Updated images from the seller.
From the "dings" on the two arms marked by my "x" it looks like this one took quite a tumble.
For reference it's an alleged 3,00x,xxx serial number.
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - Lapa - 12-07-2006
Eric,
By the shape of it, it seems to be the right serial number range.
Marc
Damaged, Repair, Clean, Preserve Soviet Awards And Documents. - jefflgarrison - 12-12-2006
EricFG Wrote:Updated images from the seller.
From the "dings" on the two arms marked by my "x" it looks like this one took quite a tumble.
For reference it's an alleged 3,00x,xxx serial number.
Hey Mondvor,
Weren't you looking for a 3.000.000 star for your HSU? You only have to re-etch 4 digits and you got it. Claim it was damaged during the action for which the person got the HSU. :thumbsup