PRESERVATION

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1. [Tutorial] Removing non original paint from M-1 helmets

   By Peace, July 5, 2013
   • 20 replies
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   • Military_Curator
   • October 10, 2019

2. MILDEW ON UNIFORMS

   By Stinger Gunner USMC, August 3, 2009
   • 4 replies
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   • Allan H.
   • January 10, 2011

3. NEWSPAPERS - STORAGE AND PRESERVATION

   By MattD, March 23, 2008
   • 23 replies
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   • Shep1943
   • July 23, 2022

4. Pest Control 101 For Collectors : Clothing Moths

   By kklinejr, January 26, 2008
   • 24 replies
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   • Alex Boban
   • July 20, 2015

5. Pest Control 101 For Collectors: Mice & Other Small Rodents

   By kklinejr, January 26, 2008
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   • northcoastaero
   • April 22, 2017

6. Preservation/Conservation Supplies - A-Z 1 2 3

   By Bluehawk, September 3, 2008
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   • Bluehawk
   • November 29, 2023

7. Preserving leather 1 2

   By wingman68, August 11, 2008
   • 39 replies
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   • Shakethetrees
   • April 13, 2016

8. Preserving WWII Metal Items

   By SDC, July 16, 2008
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   • panzerbait
   • January 22, 2015

9. Re-ribbon or not ????? 1 2

   By robert_hyman, March 10, 2009
   • 25 replies
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   • Jim T
   • December 6, 2022

10. Vintage Clothing Care For Collectors 101

    By kklinejr, January 26, 2008
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    • skautdog
    • December 8, 2012

11. WOOL SHRINKAGE

    By QED4, November 13, 2007
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    • Mk1rceme
    • November 28, 2007

12. "Blue Wonder" and Metal Clean-Up

    By DSchlagan, February 10, 2011
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    • DSchlagan
    • February 10, 2011

13. "Film" on 1930's dui -- Removal possible?

    By Robswashashore, April 24, 2014
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    • peterson45
    • May 13, 2014

14. "Goof Off" ain't cutting it....need something stronger...ideas?

    By 1canpara, September 3, 2014
    • 4 replies
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    • MasonK
    • September 3, 2014

15. "Holy Grail" of aircraft found of San Diego 1 2

    By History Man, May 28, 2011
    • 34 replies
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    • nmckenzie
    • September 4, 2011

16. 12th AF Scarf from 40s...how to preserve?

    By misterchicken, March 10, 2009
    • 5 replies
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    • misterchicken
    • March 20, 2009

17. 1911 USMC Holster

    By Sgt Saunders, October 31, 2013
    • 7 replies
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    • etienne
    • November 17, 2013

18. 1917 Ammo box leather handle

    By ChrisNZ, December 15, 2011
    • 8 replies
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    • Pflco
    • December 20, 2011

19. 1918 Remington .45 ammo box repairs

    By Singlebill, October 18, 2013
    • 7 replies
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    • Texas36th
    • October 28, 2013

20. 1941 ISSUE ARMY WINTER LONG JOHNS

    By 376th PFAB, June 26, 2011
    • 2 replies
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    • 376th PFAB
    • June 28, 2011

21. 1950s M1 helmet Shell Question

    By MAJAVI, June 23, 2018
    • 6 replies
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    • Burning Hazard
    • June 28, 2018

22. 1953 mitchell camo shelter

    By collector731, September 19, 2015
    • 2 replies
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    • strawberry 9
    • September 19, 2015

23. 1960's Photo Album

    By srossio, June 28, 2017
    • 6 replies
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    • Bluehawk
    • September 23, 2017

24. 20% off sale at University Products for storage materials

    By jgawne, March 12, 2014
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    • jgawne
    • March 12, 2014

25. 5th Marines 3rd Battalion Patch

    By abqpropguy, March 11, 2018
    • 15 replies
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    • 44-63963
    • March 14, 2018

26. 68 year old Victory holster

    By hotlead, February 20, 2011
    • 5 replies
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    • cavsaddle
    • February 28, 2011

27. 8 July 20 - National WW2 Museum Webinar - "Caring for Your Own WWII Collection"

    By Old Crow 1986, July 6, 2020
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    • Old Crow 1986
    • July 6, 2020

28. A batch restoration job I did some years ago...

    By KABAR2, November 24, 2011
    • 2 replies
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    • ChrisNZ
    • November 24, 2011

29. A good reason not to store your medals on foam pads

    By Old Marine, August 12, 2011
    • 11 replies
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    • ASMIC2971
    • January 7, 2013

30. A WET SEAT pack parachute

    By marineamtracer, July 13, 2010
    • 7 replies
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    • fortworthgal
    • July 14, 2010

31. A-11 flying helmet with A-13 oxygen mask opinions

    By Sgt Saunders, January 9, 2011
    • 10 replies
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    • hawkdriver
    • April 2, 2013

32. A2 leather restoration in No Cal?

    By jweitkamp, January 22, 2011
    • 0 replies
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    • jweitkamp
    • January 22, 2011

33. Acid Damage?

    By Austin R, November 25, 2011
    • 6 replies
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    • Austin R
    • November 26, 2011

34. Acid Free Origination Dates?

    By Brig, August 11, 2012
    • 1 reply
    • 558 views
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    • Bluehawk
    • August 11, 2012

35. Adopting a grave

    By D_Dutch, July 3, 2010
    • 11 replies
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    • Guest
    • July 15, 2010

36. Advice on cloth inserts for wood display cases

    By DDay29, August 25, 2016
    • 9 replies
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    • DDay29
    • August 31, 2016

37. Advice on Removing Paint on Web Gear

    By manifestdestiny, July 7, 2021
    • 5 replies
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    • awm
    • July 19, 2021

38. Advice on Storing/Displaying WWII Squadron Patches

    By Colonel Sanders, March 5, 2018
    • 1 reply
    • 922 views
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    • Colonel Sanders
    • March 5, 2018

39. Affordable ways to frame/display clothing/bags?

    By avigo, November 27, 2018
    • 6 replies
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    • dhcoleterracina
    • December 2, 2018

40. AGEING NEW BRASS

    By gih, April 2, 2016
    • 8 replies
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    • Brig
    • April 15, 2016

41. Air Corps B3 Life Preserver needs some help

    By Lt. Walker, March 8
    • 3 replies
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    • Lt. Walker
    • March 13

42. alcohol on liners

    By Okie96, January 24, 2019
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    • Okie96
    • January 25, 2019

43. Alternatives to Whink?

    By Double_Canister, February 20, 2018
    • 7 replies
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    • Double_Canister
    • February 20, 2018

44. Ammo box stencils

    By B.A.R.gunner, February 2, 2011
    • 4 replies
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    • Tom @ Snake River
    • February 21, 2011

45. An invaluable app...

    By Government Issue, July 19, 2014
    • 12 replies
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    • Garandomatic
    • July 20, 2014

46. AN-6530 Goggles

    By reinking71, April 19, 2010
    • 2 replies
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    • sgtbrown
    • April 19, 2010

47. AN6530 Rubber Facepad

    By 01din, January 29, 2012
    • 8 replies
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    • A Gustaf B
    • March 20, 2012

48. Another question about rust

    By avigo, April 2, 2019
    • 10 replies
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    • avigo
    • April 4, 2019

49. Another Storage Question

    By The Rookie, January 26, 2013
    • 2 replies
    • 521 views
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    • Bluehawk
    • January 26, 2013

50. Any Advice For Removing Old Label Adhesive From A WWII Leatherette Medal Box Lid?

    By AirMechanic, January 5, 2016
    • 5 replies
    • 7.6k views
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    • Bob Hudson
    • March 22, 2019