1870 Prinzen

[mp409mm]

Just received this 1870 Prinzen 2nd Class Iron Cross. Size 33 x33 mm.
There is some rust on it, should I clean it or leave it as it is. Thank You.
Any comments are welcome.
Alf.

[streptile]

Opinions differ but if it were mine I would remove it with gun oil and a small brush.

[mp409mm]

Opinions differ but if it were mine I would remove it with gun oil and a small brush.

Thank You Streptile, I think at least it will stop the rust from further develop.
Alf.

[Dansson]

Thank You Streptile, I think at least it will stop the rust from further develop.
Alf.

Yes good idea to at least stop the rust from spreading
Nice cross by the way!

[mp409mm]

Yes good idea to at least stop the rust from spreading
Nice cross by the way!

Thank You Dansson.
Alf.

[gregM]

Nice cross

[mp409mm]

Nice cross

Thank you gregM, with this now I have the 3 Prinzen 2nd class crosses,
1813,1870 and the 1914.

[Valter Gorenc]

Wonderful cross!

About the rust, I'd suggest some caution. Maybe you can just remove it gently with toothbrush/toothpick. If the cross is stored in dry enough environment, the rust will not spread. But in wet conditions, it will continue to rust. Check the conservation forum for details about rust prevention /removal before you go head over heels with such nice and rare gem.

[mp409mm]

Wonderful cross!

About the rust, I'd suggest some caution. Maybe you can just remove it gently with toothbrush/toothpick. If the cross is stored in dry enough environment, the rust will not spread. But in wet conditions, it will continue to rust. Check the conservation forum for details about rust prevention /removal before you go head over heels with such nice and rare gem.

Thank you for your kind comments on the cross, of course I am going to be very careful.
Alf

[pavel79]

Congrats to that awesome Cross.
imo.....some oil,a Toothbrush and all is fine

[mp409mm]

Congrats to that awesome Cross.
imo.....some oil,a Toothbrush and all is fine

Thanks Mate,
Alf