Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen.

**kvanderstel** · 10-08-2010, 03:18 PM

Comments?

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 10-08-2010 03:18 PM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Anubis** · 10-08-2010, 03:30 PM

Original zinc by unknown maker, catch repaired.
Here is another one to compare with original catch:

**kvanderstel** · 10-08-2010, 03:45 PM

Should I make an attempt to clean this up? Baking soda perhaps? Any suggestions?

**Adrian** · 10-08-2010, 03:55 PM

by kvanderstel

Should I make an attempt to clean this up? Baking soda perhaps? Any suggestions?

Absolutely not! Leave it as is, you won't improve the finish and will more than likely remove it entirely due to the base metal. I do not recommend cleaning any awards in 'sleeper' condition such as this. Just keep it in the best possible environment, dry, avoid extreme temperature fluctuations, keep dust away, don't handle it unless wearing cotton gloves etc.......

**Glenn66** · 10-10-2010, 05:09 PM

I've read that coating with either 'Renwax' or even clear shoe polish is a good idea. Would that be recommended for helping to preserve the finish on a somewhat aged award such as this?