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Originally Posted by Peter Brydon
Some wonderful items , I just wish people would not use ordinary staples on cloth items and medal ribbons. I dont know if you can still get them but I use copper staples when needed as they dont leave rusty marks.
P.B.
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Hello Peter, yes I agree regarding staples. The scrapbook these were taken from was assembled during the war. Not much thought given to future condition of these items. While I will not attempt to correct these, a soaking in Oxyclean and cold water for 24 hours will remove most stains like this.
Jack
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