11-17-2006, 10:34 PM
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
