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rust on museum sword blade
Aurora replied to peter monahan's topic in Preservation & Restoration of Military Artifacts
Could you add a picture? Aurora -
Nice Group for FSIN (Federal Service of Punishment Execution) Officer
Aurora replied to JapanX's topic in Russian Federation
Hi Nick, would you introduce me to your Santa? I would be ready for the next year... Aurora -
It is time to describe the whole process to remove rust. To avoid an improper use (kids, etc.) chemicals will be encrypted ( you can PM to know them). Read CAREFULLY: you MUST use latex gloves. DO NOT breathe fumes. Use "goggles". Please operate as follows: 1) We have to prepare the first solution. Take a plastic bucket. Fill it with LW. You will add OA's crystals ( one soup spoon per 2 liters of LW or 1.5 glasses per 20 liters if you have to "preserve" a big item). Do not use more OA crystals, you will simply lose your crystals and you could have a yellowish "patina". LW's temperature ca
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Dear demir and dfdenizyaran, thank you very much for your explanations. Best regards, Aurora
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Hi dfdenizyaran, thank you for sharing. Could you explain why there are stars near crescent? Could you explain their meaning? Best regards, Aurora
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I add these pictures to continue this interesting topic. Here you see an item realized with "balaton" technique. Its gold leaf ( 24 ct because you cannot insert it in this glass if it is not pure gold) is in the glass, not applied externally. It is applied to show a net ( this is what they call "balaton"). Please note the typical triton fish ( with gold leaf inside). Its eyes have been made using a "cane or rod". Cane ( or rod if you prefer) is the basic component for MIllefiori glasswork technique. To realize these masterpieces a Murano master has to work in the furnace for a lot of years.
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Persia - Order of the Lion and the Sun
Aurora replied to drclaw's topic in Middle East & Arab States
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Persia - Order of the Lion and the Sun
Aurora replied to drclaw's topic in Middle East & Arab States
... or the lion passant ( it is positioned like the lion in English silver hallmark)... -
RAF Wings in Gold
Aurora replied to JapanX's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Hi Nick, please tell us what you do not collect... it is easier!! :cheers: -
They (Italians) usually refer to this type of glass as "three fires". The first "fire" for the glass. The second "fire" is for the gold leaf (24 ct.). The third "fire" is for the little flowers. They have to work with these items for 3 times so the call them "3 fires". I have to admit that you have a very fine taste. These items have been usually sold as souvenir to all tourists with an uneducated eye. I do not intend to mortify these good items but these have been mainly produced for American buyers ( they have a different taste and as you know, cash is king...) I obviously respect their di
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Breast Badge, Order and Medal for Military Service
Aurora replied to Bob's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
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Breast Badge, Order and Medal for Military Service
Aurora replied to Bob's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
Hi Belaruski, could you post its reverse? Thanks in advance. Aurora -
What was your first Yugoslavian medal?
Aurora replied to Bryan's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
I also started with an OPS ( III class, Soviet made...) ;) -
General of the Air Force rank epaulettes
Aurora replied to achern's topic in United States of America
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Hungarian Red Cross ? Help me please
Aurora replied to Aurora's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Hi Zsolt, Thank you very much for your help. I think you have a beautiful hat. I think it is scarce. Hungarian orders/medals/badges are not my field. I am focused on Soviet/Mongolian/Yugoslavian/ other European awards. Your help has a high value for me. Gordon & Zsolt, thank you.