Medal Help

[Auzzzie]

G'day all,

I recently came across my great grandfather's war medals, the Victory Medal and the British War Medal. I was wondering if it is a good idea to clean them and if so, how to do it?

I only have the ribbon for the Victory Medal (the rainbow one, it was previously on the BWM and I just realised the mistake!) and it is not attached and I don't know the proper way to reattach it. I believe it should come to a neatly folded point inside the ring?

And although this isn't the right place for it, I also have my grandfather's miniture WW2 medals - The 1939 - 1945 Star, The Pacific Star, The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 and the 1939/1945 War Medal. Would these be cleaned in the same way?

Thankyou!

[Coldstreamer]

Hello

If you let us know his details someone may be able to help you further

Cleaning is always a good topic - best left to personal choice! (I dont unless its to get nasty green bits off victory medals)

Perhaps an Australian pal can send you bit of ribbon?

Ian

[Pte1643]

As Ian said, cleaning is down to personal choice. Always gently though, never use anything abrasive to remove stubborn marks.

And NEVER EVER be tempted to polish them.

Mark.

[Auzzzie]

Thanks for your help.

What substance would you use to clean the medals with?

And yes, I am currently on eBay bidding for a ribbon.

Thanks again!