Repair of Badges
 

Dear All

I know people have been good enough to express their thanks to DaveC2 for the excellent way in which he has repaired badges on their behalf.

I would now like to do the same thing but this time because Dave has gone to the trouble of repairing something he has not had to do before.

I have a fairly rare 1930's Australian Corps of Signals Blue and Red enamalled badge. I have up until very recently not displayed this badge together with two collarr dogs of the same badge due to the poor condition of the cap badge.

I asked Dave if he would be prepared to have a go at repairing this badge. He kindly agreed and advised me that this would be his first attempt a cold enamalling.

I now have pleasure in attaching three photos for your pleasure.

1st is the damaged badge
2nd is badge repaired and cleaming where repair has been completed.
3rd set of three Aus Signals badges in a display case where they should have been a long time ago.

I believe some one on the Forum recently has recieved free badges from other members of the Forum may I just say that Dave did not charge me for this repair as it was a first attempt.

We have a wonderful Forum and I hope the above goes just a little way to say some super members.

Thanks again Dave

Chris Walker

Cheers Chris,

I'm still convinced the photo shows more than the eye can see, so it doesn't look particularly brilliant.......

Dave.

Repair of badges
 

We are indeed very fortunate to have Dave as a member of this forum, and bring to it his expertise on repairing badges in a way which reflects his dedication to to the world of badge collecting.

Hi Dave
Just a question where can this cold enamel be bought from.

John

Hi John,

To be truthful, I just googled ' cold enamelling ' and went through the links that came up, I can't even remember if I did it on ebay or not.

The problem I will have is if I ever need to replace anything because I didn't keep the receipt............if you have no luck, I'll have a mooch around in my history !!

All the best and good luck.

Dave.

PS, It wasn't cheap !!!

DC

Hi Dave
Thanks for getting back to me I will take a look.

John

Hi John,

I've found this.......www.homecrafts.co.uk

I can't remember if these are the actual suppliers or a site I made enquiries on but it's a start, good luck !!!

Dave.