Medal Restoration Project
A few days ago, I bought a set of collectible medals online. Haul: 1. Marcos Inauguration Medal 2. Imelda PICC Inauguration Medal 3. Marcos and Imelda Medal 4. Kamagi Medal 5. 1933 Vatican Jubilee Medal 6. Opus Dei Medal What started as a simple cleaning experiment turned into a surprisingly satisfying restoration journey. Many of these medals had stubborn rust spots and tarnish that wouldn’t budge with regular metal polish, especially the Kamagi Medal. I tried a few methods, including hydrogen peroxide and a vinegar–baking soda soak. The result? A much cleaner surface, with the original bronze and brass tones finally showing through again. They’re still far from mint condition, but I think they look much better than when I first bought them. I decided to turn the medals with loops into wearable vintage jewelry pieces. Interestingly, I hadn’t seen a Kamagi Medal in mint condition before starting the restoration. I later discovered that the black patina was part of the original design. ...