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06-22-2021 12:17 AM
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For an item in his condition, any rust removal treatments are likely to do far more harm than good. The rust in this case is far from terrible, and doesn’t detract from the cross’s appeal. The cores of these medals are made of iron, and it’s very common to see rust spots form on them.
The rust will not get any worse if the award is kept in a stable environment. As a good rule of thumb, if the room is comfortable for you, it’s fine for your collection. I live in the UK, where summers are very humid, and my room is not climate controlled. I have a great many items exhibiting rust, and none of them have gotten any worse over the past five years.
You could add a coating of something like Renaissance Wax to help preserve it. That will protect it from further oxidation and wear from handling. Display it, enjoy it, don’t handle it too much, and it’ll be just fine.
Regards, B.B.
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