Medals and badges are the testimony of honor and a “special gift”. They are not only the proof of our honor on the field, but also the hard work and sweat of the winners. Its “hard-won” is only awarded Only people can understand that it is precisely because of its specialness that this honor should be treasured well and will last forever.
The materials for making medal badges are divided into two categories, one is made of precious metals, such as pure gold and sterling silver, which have the value and appreciation potential of collection and commemoration, and the other is made of copper or alloy. This generally has the value of collection and commemoration.
No matter what kind of material the medal badge is, it needs to be “collected”. How to maintain this honor well, you need to pay attention to the following matters:
One: Do not get wet
Medal badges are generally made of metal, which is easy to corrode or rust in a humid environment, and the surface of the medal will be stained for a long time in such an environment. The preservation method of the medal badge is to put it in a box and store it in a dry place.
Two: Do not touch
If you touch the medal at will, it is easy to leave traces on the medal, especially when your hands are wet or sweaty. If it is a medal made of precious metals, you can wear gloves when you need to touch, and the medal or badge can be placed in a normal environment for time. After a long time, dust will accumulate. If you need to clean it, you can carefully clean it with a clean soft cloth.
Three: Do not bump
If it is a medal badge made of precious metal, the texture is relatively fragile compared to the alloy. The medal badge of this material should not be bumped or pressed with heavy objects during storage. At the same time, pay attention to friction. If it is effectively bumped or stained, Do not use detergents to clean up by yourself, so as not to damage the appearance of the items.
Four: stay away from corrosive items
In the storage of medals and badges, keep away from corrosive chemicals, such as acid and alkali, which will cause oxidation and discoloration of medals and badges or damage due to corrosiveness. Remember to keep away from these corrosive items when storing.
The above are the precautions for saving the medal badge. If the medal badge needs to be saved for a long time, you can refer to the following methods:
One: Equip your medal live badge with an exclusive box and store it in a cool place for preservation, and then take it out when you need to watch it.
Two: Mounting, use a special medal mounting frame to mount and store the medals or badges with collection and commemorative significance. First, it has a certain aesthetic, ornamental and decorative properties, and second, it can also well preserve the medal badge.
Three: electroplating, this is a relatively high-cost preservation method compared to the previous two methods, but the effect is also the best, choose to electroplate your favorite medal badge with a protective film, the preservation time will be longer It’s also a good way to keep it long.
Post time: Aug-10-2022