PRESERVATION

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1. M17A1 gas mask lenses stained yellow

   By 1944_tropper, December 27, 2024
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   • hardstripe
   • February 25, 2025

2. Remove Corrosion

   By jdb, February 6, 2025
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   • doyler
   • February 25, 2025

3. M1 Helmet storage/display hell

   By pacreamer, January 22, 2025
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   • pacreamer
   • January 26, 2025

4. Field jacket care

   By Altomarevintage, October 7, 2024
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   • Altomarevintage
   • January 18, 2025

5. How to clean M1943 & M1950 Field Jacket

   By TheCanadianCollector, December 29, 2024
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   • TheCanadianCollector
   • December 31, 2024

6. Evaporust in canteen left yellow stains on weld

   By Boone68, July 1, 2024
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   • Airborne-Hunter
   • December 28, 2024

7. Leather Jacket Cleaning

   By Wedgehead30, July 23, 2024
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   • Airborne-Hunter
   • December 28, 2024

8. Visor/Crusher Repair HELP

   By DKNYC71, November 12, 2024
   • 4 replies
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   • manayunkman
   • December 28, 2024

9. Temperature effect on collection

   By Altomarevintage, December 6, 2024
   • 1 reply
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   • Airborne-Hunter
   • December 28, 2024

10. Patching ski parka

    By Altomarevintage, December 6, 2024
    • 3 replies
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    • norwegian blue
    • December 18, 2024

11. Field jackets

    By Altomarevintage, December 6, 2024
    • 2 replies
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    • Altomarevintage
    • December 18, 2024

12. Mildew

    By RayRay, May 2, 2024
    • 7 replies
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    • Kadet
    • October 5, 2024

13. Dry Cleaning and Why You Should Be Careful!

    By srossio, September 10, 2024
    • 4 replies
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    • brad k
    • October 3, 2024

14. Question on nicotine/smoke stained fabric

    By digi-shots, August 16, 2024
    • 3 replies
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    • Jcoll84
    • August 28, 2024

15. Humidifiers???

    By Treeman434, July 22, 2024
    • 2 replies
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    • manayunkman
    • July 22, 2024

16. Wrinkled WWII Navy Jumper

    By WW2UsCollector, May 5, 2023
    • 5 replies
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    • gap
    • July 7, 2024

17. Cleaning ink off a theater-made patch?

    By 36thIDAlex, June 4, 2024
    • 2 replies
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    • gap
    • July 7, 2024

18. M2-2 FLAMETHROWER U.S.M.C.

    By punched primer, June 7, 2024
    • 6 replies
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    • punched primer
    • June 23, 2024

19. Rust on Musette bag & General-Purpose Bag metal?

    By Persian Gulf Command, March 11, 2024
    • 3 replies
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    • gap
    • May 14, 2024

20. Tent Canvas Cleaning

    By WarStache, April 10, 2024
    • 3 replies
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    • gap
    • May 14, 2024

21. Preserving my grandfathers WWII trunk

    By Powermac, May 6, 2024
    • 15 replies
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    • CAC1901
    • May 12, 2024

22. Cleaning Black Rubber?

    By Lt. Walker, March 24, 2024
    • 6 replies
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    • Lt. Walker
    • April 19, 2024

23. cleaning bullion embroidery, I cracked the mystery! 1 2 3

    By Kaigun Shosa, October 7, 2019
    • 68 replies
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    • The Rooster
    • March 26, 2024

24. How to secure items in a shadow box?

    By tdogchristy90, March 24, 2024
    • 3 replies
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    • Airborne-Hunter
    • March 26, 2024

25. Mae West Rubber Tube?

    By Lt. Walker, March 14, 2024
    • 0 replies
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    • Lt. Walker
    • March 14, 2024

26. Air Corps B3 Life Preserver needs some help

    By Lt. Walker, March 8, 2024
    • 3 replies
    • 532 views
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    • Lt. Walker
    • March 13, 2024

27. Is freezing a uniform with bullion insignia ok?

    By WW2UsCollector, October 15, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • Airborne-Hunter
    • March 13, 2024

28. How to preserve a gas mask?

    By qiwibird, November 21, 2023
    • 1 reply
    • 715 views
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    • Airborne-Hunter
    • March 13, 2024

29. Indirect sunlight on uniform

    By WW2UsCollector, November 16, 2023
    • 3 replies
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    • Airborne-Hunter
    • March 13, 2024

30. My WWI trench in my backyard

    By Gear Fanatic, July 18, 2023
    • 14 replies
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    • Gear Fanatic
    • February 20, 2024

31. Good Conduct medal solder repair by mail ?

    By BeansEnHay, February 13, 2024
    • 1 reply
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    • BeansEnHay
    • February 14, 2024

32. Best way to straighten a photo. Yard long type.

    By oldfireguy, February 26, 2011
    • 21 replies
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    • Restick04
    • February 1, 2024

33. Conserving/restoring a plywood chest

    By Abomb, January 12, 2024
    • 3 replies
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    • Scarecrow
    • January 29, 2024

34. How to preserve a gas mask?

    By qiwibird, November 21, 2023
    • 0 replies
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    • qiwibird
    • November 21, 2023

35. Help needed urgently with Locked Footlocker

    By ZachStefl28, November 8, 2023
    • 10 replies
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    • manayunkman
    • November 18, 2023

36. How to get wrinkles out of uniform

    By WW2UsCollector, October 7, 2023
    • 6 replies
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    • Mr. Bushido
    • October 23, 2023

37. Cleaning dust from fabric?

    By Navy87Guy, December 11, 2022
    • 8 replies
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    • CAC1901
    • August 26, 2023

38. Link to the National WW2 Museum's preservation tips

    By P-59A, August 8, 2023
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    • P-59A
    • August 8, 2023

39. Opinions and instructions on removing rust stains.

    By eli360619, May 2, 2023
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    • Bluehawk
    • August 5, 2023

40. Anybody know how to keep a picture from falling apart?

    By Ben@HI, February 24, 2023
    • 13 replies
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    • Airborne-Hunter
    • August 5, 2023

41. Are clear sterlite containers safe for clothing?

    By avigo, June 2, 2023
    • 1 reply
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    • Airborne-Hunter
    • August 5, 2023

42. Removing Glue from a WWII Fouraguerre

    By MajorBonacelli, August 4, 2023
    • 7 replies
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    • Kadet
    • August 4, 2023

43. Assistance w/WW2 US Entrenching Tool Locking Nut “Seized”

    By Edelweisse, July 19, 2023
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    • Edelweisse
    • July 19, 2023

44. Anyone know a place where I can get this service cap restored.

    By ThatOneNewGuy816, May 31, 2023
    • 1 reply
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    • srossio
    • July 13, 2023

45. B4 bag preservation and cleaning

    By ThatOneNewGuy816, June 11, 2023
    • 1 reply
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    • sundance
    • June 12, 2023

46. Preservation of Type 99 Gas Mask

    By Tom1121, June 8, 2023
    • 0 replies
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    • Tom1121
    • June 8, 2023

47. Asking for Sage Advice on WWI Gas Mask Bag

    By mikie, May 18, 2023
    • 8 replies
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    • atb
    • May 27, 2023

48. Best way to clean/preserve improperly stored uniforms?

    By CavalryCombatant, July 29, 2022
    • 21 replies
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    • CavalryCombatant
    • May 11, 2023

49. Heavily mothed USMC dress blues

    By 8MM, February 19, 2016
    • 10 replies
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    • ThatOneNewGuy816
    • May 4, 2023

50. Tips for Uniform Restoration

    By MajorBonacelli, April 15, 2023
    • 7 replies
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    • OD-Blue-Top
    • April 30, 2023