Medals

[228 OCU]

Sorry for my post, no insult intended.

[heights good]

Originally Posted by 228 OCU

Sorry for my post, no insult intended.

Its ok I didn't realise it was an insult, no offence taken. I think they call it banter, obviously didn't have it in "your day"

Heights good

[228 OCU]

Touche dear boy.

[Butty]

Silver dip, clean water, soft cloth.

[Army Mover]

Cigarette ash and a soft duster - doesn't leave any debris in the engravings. After use, wipe off any stains from rain (or beer ) and store in a folded duster.

[TrickyTree]

You should not polish medals because it destroys the minting.
I just dip mine in this stuff, rise them under the cold tap and then pat dry with kitchen/loo roll. Works really well.
I'm told that Spink's will gild and plate them but I haven't investigated this, though I may well do.

[spannerless]

Originally Posted by HeliAviator

Heightsgood - STEADY!
Chap, get down to Tesco's for some Brasso Wadding. Put some plastic over the ribbon (under the gong), apply using eblow grease, let dry, polish orf.
Don't polish the dark coloured one(s).
Honestly, this must be a WAW?
PS. I know you............

Personally I'd bee fookin careful I'd hardly worn mine before retirement and probably polished twice and the cheap silver coating on the edge started to depart!!!!

Just shows whot a bunch of cheap skates the MOD are and how much they value your efforts!

I'd be very careful around the tarnished surface area!!!

[Blacksheep]

While worrying about the medals I'd advise whipping your sword out for a quick butcher's.

Our plating workshop does a roaring trade twice every year. Once just before National Day and again just before His Majesty's Birthday.