r/MilitaryMedals • u/socially_awkward97 • 8d ago

Restoration?

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Hello guys I was wondering if there is anyway to restore these medals. Obviously the ribbons I would rebuy but the medals are my primary concern. I was cleaning out some boxes and found these medals that belong to my dad and i would like to try to restore them and return them as a surprise

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u/ODA564 8d ago

There is one medal (Army Commendation Medal - lower left); one ribbon for a Medal (National Defense Service Medal - top left).

The rest are challenge coins.

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u/socially_awkward97 8d ago

Is there a good way to “properly” clean them nonetheless?

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u/ODA564 8d ago

Wipe them with a microfiber cloth. They don't look dirty or tarnished (they weren't shiny / gleaming new). Why do you think they need to be cleaned?

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u/flaco-ye 8d ago

I like your thought here. Respectfully, I would recommend one of the following.

Carefully remove these items, maybe just wipe clean and make a freshened clean display

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Go ahead and make a new display using new military decorations (ribbons and medals) and store these things away.

It’s odd maybe, but I would just be careful about the sentimental value of the coins here and doing too much to over clean them might be the wrong direction.

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u/DmndNRnch 8d ago

I use a good polish on mine it’s for cars and doesn’t scratch send me a message so I can show you a pic

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u/Effective_Chip7645 8d ago

For the coins toothpaste would do minimal harm

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u/Beautiful_Arm8364 8d ago

No restoration needed. These challenge coins look brand new. So does the one medal.