There ya go! That turned out to be a nice cross with some real eye appeal.
Tony
Thanks for the views and assistance, guys. Good eyes to see oiling rather than a repaint! That is the most satisfying bath I think I have ever had. And I did not even have to get wet .
Whatever has been done to it, the cross has basically been ruined.QUOTE]
Couldn't agree more Robin, Personally for the same money I would rather two very nice DKiG's than a ruined RK.
Dez-
I do not think the cross is ruined. See the pics above. I simply cleaned it with soap and water and removed the oil and it looks fine now, albeit very worn. Why do you think the cross is ruined? Thanks
WOW looks fantastic .That is how it was before the oil was put on ,looks great .Rob
thanks Robb. I actually quite like it now. What a difference a bath makes. Perhaps my children would clean up as nicely with a little scrubbing as well.
I have used sopa and water on several medals and badges with good results for years...I think I read it the first time in robins book actually .
Still took big NUTS to bathe this expensive baby though....The paint could have been stripped away right in front of your eyes.
But still with a bit of luck and effort the piece has turned into something great!
I hope you used a hairdryer to get out all the moisture???
I have used sopa and water on several medals and badges with good results for years...I think I read it the first time in robins book actually .
Still took big NUTS to bathe this expensive baby though....The paint could have been stripped away right in front of your eyes.
But still with a bit of luck and effort the piece has turned into something great!
I hope you used a hairdryer to get out all the moisture???
Mads
Yup- Used the hairdryer under "cool" heat after the bath. I was so impressed with one of those baths I am really considering taking one myself.
Cross is ruined!!! E-mail me, will give you $500 for it!
Just kidding, looks great after the bath. I would be proud to own it.
Looks like a nice worn been there cross. Who wants an unissued one, with a history of sitting in a warehouse???? This puppy looks like it hung from someone's neck during combat!!!
If that's a ruined cross, I'll take all I can get.
It's a super field worn example.
I absolutely respect the purists that want pristine examples, but it's all a matter of personal preference.
To me, field worn = "it's been there", which I personally prefer.
Roy
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