Helmet plate

[Volunteer Soldier]

Simon, I was quoted 392 Euros for a helmet plate.

[magpie]

I would say this could be a costly mistake for some people, rather than restoring a badge to its former glory you may just get back a shiny gold plated version of what you sent, a badge that has been stripped and polished down all over not something that is both burnished and dead gilt in places giving the bright glitter and matt that some badges should look like when they were originally made.

[Lampwick]

Looks simple enough to do in the kitchen.
This is his video.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...tail&FORM=VIRE

and what you'll need https://watergild.com/gilding_recipes.html

[magpie]

You're confusing two totally different things there.

[Keith Blakeman]

He’s probably just applying gold leaf transfer. Proper gilding is a nasty trade, hence if I’m correct, now banned.

[Mike H]

Originally Posted by Keith Blakeman

He’s probably just applying gold leaf transfer. Proper gilding is a nasty trade, hence if I’m correct, now banned.

From what ive read, highly toxic mercury was used. Bad for the human and bad for the planet. I did mention Mr Meyer in the article.

[Malcolm Davey]

Originally Posted by manchesters

Malcolm,

Any chance of an answer to the questions re price.

regards

In total including postage cost me €412 about £361

[manchesters]

Originally Posted by Malcolm Davey

In total including postage cost me €412 about £361

Ok Thanks, I wont be bothering then.

regards

[grenadierguardsman]

Mercury gilding is correct for older badges, and can be dangerous as mentioned. Gold plating is a lot cheaper, for more modern badges. Doesn't look as good as mercury gilding, in any way. Gold leaf in my opinion would look nasty on any badge.
Andy