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Lindberg Medal

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 Posted 11/29/2012  10:21 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Gordon to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Need help with info, source, etc. for this commemorative bronze medallion of Charles Lindberg's Flight. Measures 3-3/16" in diameter, and 3/16" thick. Thanks.

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 Posted 12/01/2012  8:29 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Gordon to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Jsalgado, thank you very much . These sites are going to help me for many years to come, I'm sure.
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There are many variations of Lindberg medals. Some bring very good money and others do not. If I'm not mistaken, I've sold one of these on ebay about 4 years ago. If I remember correctly, it sold for less than what I paid for it. I think I paid around 35 dollars at the time.

Is the 4 digit number added on the medal done with marker or engraved? This will probably not help value if it's permanent damage.
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The four digits appear to be black wax marker noting the lot/item number from an auction. I've had the medal for about 23 years. I never have attempted any cleaning, etc. The corrosive pitting certainly isn't helpful. Can I assume yours at $35 was much much better condition? Thanks for your help.
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Gordon,

I would love to meet an auctioneer who marks his items with a wax grease pencil. I think it was more like 45 dollars I paid for the medal. I bought it on a hunch and like many hunches, they don't pay off. Also this medal would have come in a presentation box.

If it's only wax, you can use Zippo lighter fluid. Don't rub, just lightly dab. I've removed wax from other metals and glass too. Acetone would probably work too.
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