ParanormalTrooper Posted August 9, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 9, 2017 Hello! I purchased this uniform grouping named to a HN3c who served on the USS Sangay late war off of eBay today. I paid $28 for it. Anyways, the white uniform is in fairly nice shape, but the jumper itself is heavily moth eaten. I'm thinking of perhaps taking the patches off? What do you guys think? Thanks, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanormalTrooper Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted August 9, 2017 Pics: Note that there are more holes than the section in this close up, I just wanted to show some of the damage up close. And the other uniform set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted August 9, 2017 Share #3 Posted August 9, 2017 How bad is it, do you have a photo? I am not bothered by mothing if it is still mostly there. The point is it is original, and you only get one chance with it. Spoke too soon. It's rough, but I think I would keep it as-is. Others will disagree. It is yours, but as bad as it looks it is still intact, just damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted August 9, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 9, 2017 I do think you should seal it up as soon as you get it, and read up on how other collectors handle uniforms which have been exposed to moths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted August 10, 2017 Share #5 Posted August 10, 2017 Wear it to church...it's holey! Sorry, I tried but could not resist. I understand your dilemma. As a collectible, it's valueless, but as a piece of history priceless in it's own way. I have a few items I am in a similar situation with. Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted August 10, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 10, 2017 I do think you should seal it up as soon as you get it, and read up on how other collectors handle uniforms which have been exposed to moths. seal and freezer it for a few days then repeat is what I'd do...is that what you are referring to RustyCanteen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. BARney Posted August 10, 2017 Share #7 Posted August 10, 2017 I feel your pain Paranormal. I have trouble passing up stuff like this - inexpensive - and I feel a little sentimental about the service member. I can never bring myself to cut off patches or otherwise part it out. It represents a sailor's time and place in history, and parting it out erases that record. BUT, that is why I have a closet full of moth eaten uniforms... If you could clean it up and press it, the group would probably display well on hangars showing off the patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanormalTrooper Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted August 12, 2017 Thanks guys for your help. I'll seal it up and put it in the freezer right away as suggested. I think I'll keep the uniform together, but I'll decide for sure once it gets here in the mail Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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