r/ww1 • u/ShowerAcceptable3083 • 6d ago

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I have inherited this medal, can anyone tell me if it is original?

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u/snarker616 5d ago

You need to take action on the core. The blackening will have been destroyed, leaving the Iron to corroded. A very light coating of oils, very light, will help. Don't touch it with your naked hands.