11-15-2006, 12:52 AM
Nota Bene Wrote:Maybe it would look Ok without the enamel repair...I'm glad somebody else feels the same way.
I think there are several reasons not to try and replace the enamel:
First, as a non-period repair it diminishes the aesthetics of it. Plus, if it ever gets sold it might then be re-sold as something other than a trial repair.
Second; I think some of the enamel damge may be due to wear in combat. Or at least from years of wear by the awardee on a day to day basis. To me that sort of "damage" makes an award more personal.
Third; Cleaning or fixing a botched repair or an attempt to 'gild the lily' can return an award to it's former glory. But when one goes so far as to alter the actual physical properties of an award by melting glass particles through high tempuratures it seems to me the history of the award might get melted away at the same time.
Dat, before you go too far show us what it looks like with that yellow gunk gone.. Those mirror reverse ORBs are so pretty. There are a lot of MR-ORB fans. Well, at least one that I know of... :)
"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.'
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.'
