Cleaning up bullion chevrons

[blueboy684]

I have recently purchased some bullion (gold braid) chevrons which are quite dirty.

Does anyone know of a way to remove some of the grime - I am not after 'as new' finish, just something a bit bit cleaner!

Thanks in anticipation.

[leigh kitchen]

I've read that a rub with stale bread or talcum powder may help.
As I recall, the bread method was recommended in an old Victorian military document I have somewhere.

[Peter Brydon]

I think bread might be mentioned in Dress Regulations ( and tartar ? )

P.B.

[manchesters]

Simple way is too rub them over smooth cardboard.

regards

[altcar73]

There will be quite a bit of (unseen) dust on them. Before you start with the bread, cardboard etc., use a hand held hoover attachment and run it over them to remove any dust etc., then proceed as suggested.

Dave.

[blueboy684]

Ahhh, bit late, I have already started with the cardboard

[fairlie63]

Originally Posted by blueboy684

I have recently purchased some bullion (gold braid) chevrons which are quite dirty.

Hello blueboy. I also have an identical set of chevrons with the black backing (a bit cleaner perhaps). Who wore them?

Cheers, Keith

[49lassiepen]

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David