fotonix Posted 2 November , 2011 Share Posted 2 November , 2011 I'm sorry if this is in the wrong area, but it doesn't really fit in any discrete place! I've just inherited the MM group of my great grandfather. The MM had the suspension bar cut away from the clasp to make it into a pendant a very long time ago. I have the bar, so I'd like to hear people's recommendations for a good silversmith that can restore the medal to as good a condition as possible under the circumstances. Alternatively, you may have a 'don't fiddle with it' or other view, which I'm also happy to consider. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Owl Posted 2 November , 2011 Share Posted 2 November , 2011 I'm sorry if this is in the wrong area, but it doesn't really fit in any discrete place! I've just inherited the MM group of my great grandfather. The MM had the suspension bar cut away from the clasp to make it into a pendant a very long time ago. I have the bar, so I'd like to hear people's recommendations for a good silversmith that can restore the medal to as good a condition as possible under the circumstances. Alternatively, you may have a 'don't fiddle with it' or other view, which I'm also happy to consider. Thanks, Hi, Chris Dixon (on 01262-603348) of Dixon's Medals is probably as good as anyone? although Peter Granger-Allen (on 01962-888427) of G-A Medals, may also be a good bet. Maybe worth asking both for a quote-- although they may need some good quality pictures of the damage in order to do this? Good luck, Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 2 November , 2011 Share Posted 2 November , 2011 I would agree with Old Owl. I have had very good service from Peter G-A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotonix Posted 2 November , 2011 Author Share Posted 2 November , 2011 I would agree with Old Owl. I have had very good service from Peter G-A. Thanks for both (very prompt!) replies. I'll give Peter G-A a go, then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark holden Posted 2 November , 2011 Share Posted 2 November , 2011 Chris Dixon replaced the suspenders on the MM and BWM shown below with original parts. I would also recommend him if Peter is busy. regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Owl Posted 2 November , 2011 Share Posted 2 November , 2011 Chris Dixon replaced the suspenders on the MM and BWM shown below with original parts. I would also recommend him if Peter is busy. regards Mark Hi Mark, Chris has made a very good job of these--but the medals have had a very hard life!! Well loved by someone--perhaps an over zealous relative and a tin of Brasso!!? Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioneecorps Posted 3 November , 2011 Share Posted 3 November , 2011 Hi Wasn't there a saying, if the medals have been highly polished, the soldier survived the war. Gerwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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