Whether personalized medals are of high monetary value or not, the recipients will often treasure them and want to preserve them carefully for years to come. Be it military or sports-related, these custom award medals are a mark of accomplishment and many people enjoy being able to show them off. But to do so, they must remain in good condition. Here are a few care tips that can help prolong the life of your medals and keep them in pristine-looking shape. Glove Up Whenever you are handling your custom award medals, form a habit of wearing gloves. They should preferably be made of plastic or cotton, and of a comfortable …
When you receive an award, be it a medal or trophy, it is only natural to want to preserve it for posterity. You will need to understand how best to clean and store it to safeguard its appearance and avoid tarnishing. Here are a few tips on how to prolong the life and look of your medals so they remain looking good as new for longer. Handle With Care Whether it is to show someone your gold, silver or bronze medals or taking it down for a bit of clean and polish, you need to be careful with the handling. It is good practice to have a pair of clean gloves on hand …
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