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Coastie you are a genius! Thank you! Put the cross into boiling water, (for no longer than 1-2 minute intervals) and with a worn toothbrush scrubbed. It got most of it off, and the cross looks a lot better. Might not show too much in the scans, but I'm happy with it now. A little of the gunk left in the frame/core junction, but nothing too distracting. Thanks again Coastie, I owe you buddy! Kind Regards, Steve [attachmentid=55023]

Thanks coastie and David, Some ideas I will try out tonight hopefully. I like the patina on the core, just want to get rid of the gunk on the core. Thanks guys, haha if it works I'll post some "after" pics, or come back for some more tricks coastie! Kind Regards, Steve

Nice cross Bill! First one I've ever seen! Kind Regards, Steve

Nice cross Ronny! Those pillowbacks don't grow on trees, nice score! Kind Regards, Steve

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Hey guys, Just got this cross in today, and it is a really nice one, but has some sort of "gunk" encrusted on the core, from the frame to the leaves, date, W, ect. (cross is maker marked V) It almost appears as if it is a dried laqeur (sp?) of some sort, and a little bit of it flaked off when I dabbed a Q-tip and cloth at it. (without damaging the underlying paint) Do you guys have any suggestions? Usually I leave my crosses alone, but this is somewhat distracting, and really hurts the appearence of the cross. No rust or corrosion, just this stuff. Appreciate any suggestions! Kind Regards, Steve [attachmentid=54851]

Thanks Douglas! Makes a lot of sense thats for sure, will have to try it on my vaulted crosses! Kind Regards, Steve

Great watching your work Rick, amazing! Thanks for the info on the Zollgrenschutz as well, couldn't remember the time requirement! Kind Regards, Steve

Hey Matt, I'm not positive, but I think that the Customs device on a ribbon bar is a rare bird, congrats! As for being award criteria, I'm not sure if there was a service time requirement or not. Kind Regards, Steve

Hi Matt, Looks like 2 long service eagles and a customs service device (Zollgrenzschutz-Ehrenzeichen). Kind Regards, Steve

Very nice cross David, Looks like a great S&L cross in close to mint condition, congrats! What is the "ring or square test?" Kind Regards, Steve

Thanks guys! Always appreciated! Kind Regards, Steve

Hi guys, Just got this one at a gunshow this morning, unmarked BWB in pretty good shape, paint on the front is almost perfect, with an almost matte or flat black paint. The pin and catch have me a little concerned, a little different than my other BWB, but the badge itself looks OK to me, what do you guys think, a good one? Thanks guys, appreciate any comments on this one, Kind Regards, Steve [attachmentid=54533] [attachmentid=54534]

Another great cross Micha, congrats! Would I be correct in saying it is a 1920's-1930's piece? Kind Regards, Steve

Great cross Micha! First time seeing this maker, Kind Regards, Steve

Thanks Gerd, Got one! Kind Regards, Steve

Thanks Dan and Marshall! I guess I should wait then until one in better condition comes along, at least starting to see what to look for anyway in these crosses. Thanks guys, I sure appreciate it and thanks for the advice! Kind Regards, Steve

Hi guys, I was wondering what your opinions are on this 1870 EK2? If I go for it, it would be my first 1870, so I don't have any experience with '70s. I am tenatively thinking that this may be a good one, although a little rusty and beat up? Does this one seem like a good one to you gentlemen? Would sure appreciate any advice. Thank guys, Kind Regards, Steve [attachmentid=54147] [attachmentid=54148] [attachmentid=54149]

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Hi guys, Just got this in from Micha, thanks! A cased Bavarian MVK 3 with swords and crown. Maker marked GH on the swords, and matching maker on the case. Thanks guys, Kind Regards, Steve [attachmentid=54134] [attachmentid=54135]

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Hi guys, Just got this 26 in from Micha, thanks man! Love the look of these crosses, Kind Regards, Steve [attachmentid=54132]

Hi Pat, I think your unknown repro naval badge is a Naval Combat Clasp (1944-1945) (Marine-Frontspange) from Forman's Guide. Hope this helps, and thanks for the repro pictures! Kind Regards, Steve

Nice cross Rob! One of the interesting variations are these double-marked babies, very nice! Kind Regards, Steve

Looks like a match to the 24 I just got in myself! Kind Regards, Steve