My son, a fresh Butter Bar (2nd Lt) Infantry Platoon Leader is on his way to Afghanistan. His grand Father was a WWII Silver Star and Bronze Star winner. I have his CIB and it's a bit scratched. I would like to get it restored to present it to him on his return. 'have any thoughts on going about this??????
1 posted on
06/08/2011 3:21:42 PM PDT by
Robe
To: Robe
DON’T DO IT! It is MUCH more valuable with the old patina still on it. PLEASE DON’T DEFACE this by “restoring” it!
2 posted on
06/08/2011 3:24:29 PM PDT by
US Navy Vet
(Go Packers! Go Rockies! Go Boston Bruins! See, I'm "Diverse"!)
To: Robe
If I was your son, I would be happier with the worn, unrestored CIB.
The idea that he scratches and wear were the result of the actual use by Granddad would thrill me.
Just a passing thought...
3 posted on
06/08/2011 3:25:04 PM PDT by
freedumb2003
(Herman Cain 2012)
To: Robe
Dont! Put it in a display box, if you have his grandfather’s medals, etc. to go with it.
8 posted on
06/08/2011 3:34:57 PM PDT by
txroadkill
( "The system worked" - J. Napolitano / "We're sooooooo screwed!" -TxRoadkill)
To: Robe
Older medals sometimes react in strange ways to modern chemicals. Best to leave as is. Put them in display case. Protect them from future handling (oil on hands causes rust) and look upon them with great pride...
9 posted on
06/08/2011 4:38:48 PM PDT by
donozark
(It's hard to afford a psychiatrist when you work at a gas station...)
To: Robe
Concur with all the others: don’t restore it!
Wipe very gently with a damp paper towel, then put it away somewhere safe - AS IS!
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