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 …