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09-10-2022 12:36 PM
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I did the same on a badge that I own, you can also get a product called renaissance wax, which does the same, it creates a barrier to the affected part away from the air, thus preventing any further decay. I would suggest storing it in a cool dry place, as I'm sure I've read that humidity adds to the problem. Bearing in mind the badge is the best part of 80 years old, & has that little spot, the chances it will still look the same in another 80 years (with the coat of vaseline on the spot & stored accordingly) !
Cheeers
Paul
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So I just put some Vaseline on the spot let it sit and wipe most of it off? Would you suggest to only do this little area or the whole badge as a preventive measurement ? If you think that I should do nothing and only if it gets worse then please also tell me. I know for certain that it didn’t get worse since 2020 and I’m even not sure if it is corrosion or just some dirt.
I have it displayed in a frame on my wall and I would prefer it staying there. Only if there is a thread to the medal I would put it away.
Regards
Anon
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It may only be a slight stain of some sort. If you are able to have a really close look (ie a loupe/magnifying glass), you'll see a white powdery substance....that would be zinc pest. Generally speaking you would find it at other places too. If it's just the one spot, I'd gently remove the white powder, & wipe a minimal amount of vaseline on that area alone, no more detrioration....your nice heirloom will 'see you out'
Paul
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Looking at the badge again, you may have a few other spots too, just do the same mate !
Paul
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Your thread was posted in the wrong section, and was not to discuss the badge itself, so, I have moved it to the Restoration section.
I suggest you apply Vaseline liberally to the affected area, leave for 24 hours, and then wipe off as much as you possibly can.
Then, you can apply Ren-Wax if you desire.
I normally do not apply Ren-Wax to my badges.
Ralph.
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
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Thank you both for the feedback! I did look though a magnifying glass and I can’t see much it could very well be a white powder but it’s not a lot there so I can’t really tell. I tried removing it with a brush but it seemingly sticks to it and can’t be easily removed. The other possible spots are just normal brownish stains probably dirt from being in a drawer for 70 years or still earth from when he was in combat. I couldn’t find any more whitish or greyish spots so I hope it’s the last one after I treat it with Vaseline as you both explained to me!
Kind regards
Anon
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