Should I strip this??

[Mike Kenny]

Well, the deed is done and I'm happy with the result. The paint was probably modelling paint - a thick gloss black coating over a thin metallic silver coat.

Here are some pics;

First up, after less than 30 seconds in an acetone bath with no agitation...

[Mike Kenny]

next, still in the bath after some ligth toothbrushing....

[Mike Kenny]

....and after about 15 minutes of light toothbrushing to get into all the crevices, then a soap water brush and finally a blow dry, some scans of the final (original) product. The acetone did not effect the original dark patina of the worn tombak either whereas a brass/silver polish would have removed the patina.

[Mike Kenny]

Reverse...

Regards
Mike

[Darrell]

Absolutely amazing results Mike. A great Gold Wound Badge. Makes you wonder what was with the black paint?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Mike, well you cetainly did the right thing! After seeing your extra pics last night I too was convinced it was a gold one as you correctly predicted It now looks great

Cheers, Ade.

[landsknechte]

Looks good.

[McCulloh]

Wow! Good job! Beautiful badge.

[Okrach]

Well done - amazing result - a nice preservered GWB!!!

Damn, I owe two black wound badges - today I will make 'em a bath