Ostmedaile (Frozen Meat Medal)

[eddie]

Another one that my friend brought back from Hamburg. Genuine?

[Kev in Deva]

Hi Eddie

any stamp on the ribbon ring??

Kevin in Deva

Edited March 8, 2007 by Kev in Deva

[eddie]

Hi Kevin,

There doesn't appear to be any mark on the ribbon ring.

[Kev in Deva]

Hi Kevin,

There doesn't appear to be any mark on the ribbon ring.

Hi Eddie, that in itself, dosent mean its a repro, late war models often had a spotty effect caused by the casting, and yours seems to retain some of the frosting around the rim and particularly the helmet front.

Kevin in Deva

[eddie]

Kevin, many thanks for your input. What are the best products to use to spruce it up? I'd particularly like to get rid of the rust that's showing at the bottom.

[Kev in Deva]

Eddie,

most collectors do not clean / polish their medals with chemical agents as it deterioates the finish badly, you could try a simple wash with warm soapy water and a soft bristle brush, dry with a towel & hair dryer to get rid of all the moisture, in the rust area you could dab on with a cotton bud a little oil, but very sparingly.

I am sure other members might contribute their ideas on this as well.

Kevin in Deva

[Mike Fawson]

Try a bit of vaseline on it