Longarm, your Army-Navy looks like it's been lacquered, maybe to stop further corrosion. That doesn't work. Three days in an ounce of acetone would fix that; don't leave it in your home, that quantity is a little firebomb, especially from winter's static electricity. Also, a folksy bullion dealer in Tennessee, Franklin Sanders, uses the Latin motto that accompanies your logo -- "silver and gold must be bought." I recommend signing up for his nightly blog, it's free, and highly amusing.
I collect them from time to time when the budget allows. They're really cool historic pieces. Nice shot.
Yeah, I noticed that it was lacquered, but it's the only one I have. I will try acetone though. I'll have to check out that blog also, thanks.
