I think this badge is good,but want to run it by the more knowledgable.
Is that white crud on the back the dreaded zinc pest ?
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I think this badge is good,but want to run it by the more knowledgable.
Is that white crud on the back the dreaded zinc pest ?
Hi Snoman,
It looks to me to be a S.H.u.Co design badge from one of the Idar-Oberstein region makers. It's unmarked so it may be one of several producers, known or unknown, but i'll leave the hard bit to fischer or Stewy.
That does appear to be zinc pest. The way I deal with it is to pick/scrape off as much as I can using a long thorn off a bush, that way no scratchee metal (usually Blackthorn, the thing they make Sloe Gin from) but as you're Stateside I guess a cactus spine or summat will do...
Regards, Ned.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
A 4 vein SHuCo for me. Some zinc pest, but if you treat it as Ned says. It'll stay nice. Stewy
Appreciate your helpful advice, as always.
Steve
thats strange,posted the 1st opinion and it's vanished ????? ------P.S. its good.
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that worked.
A typical SHuCo trait is the left opening catch. Stewy
Mwwwwwhahaha!!!by harryamb2
My new 'H Comment Delete' button seems to be working well.........
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
Cruel, but funnyMwwwwwhahaha!!!
My new 'H Comment Delete' button seems to be working well.........
thank you Ned.--LOL.
I agree with Ned, Harry and Stewy's analysis and recommendations...
ShuCo Design - 4 vein variation.
I would also use the Vaseline treatment to stop any further decay. Here is my method.
First, apply a light coating of Vaseline over the entire badge. Let it sit for a couple of days.
After this, wash the badge using Ivory soap and a soft bristle toothbrush.
Dry the badge completely using a hair dryer.
Remember humidity (moisture) can ruin these zinc badges; proper storage is the key!
Best Regards, fischer
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