My Ottoman Medal (Great mistake...)

Hey people.
I can’t describe how stupid I am.
I just bought Ottoman Medal for Ottoman-Greece War 1897 and guess what? A brainless dude (me, I mean) tried to stick it to a thick paper form its needles and one needle broke! Here is the worst part, I tried to put it back with Japanese glue (also known as strong glue, but this is how we call it in turkey) AND I mistakenly POUR IT TO THE ORIGINAL RIBBON!! Which is exxxtreamly rare to find. How much I destroy it? someone tell me what do please..- I am messing it.. Is it look to bad?..

 

It doesn't look that bad.

To fix the pin I would use a small amount of two part epoxy. SMALL amount.

 

The needle should ideally be soldered. The way it is attached now does not look good, to express it politely.
In combination with the glue mishap, it devalues the medal considerably.
Maybe you should leave this delicate work to someone who knows how to do this kind of work.

If the glue used is cyanoacrylate, then it can be dissolved with reasonably good results: First Immerse in water. The glue will gradually soften and you can carefully remove the glue mechanically. Alternatively or in addition (very carefully!) treat with acteon and pick it up with blotting paper. I also strongly recommend that you first try out how the material reacts to acetone!
However, this is in any case a rather laborious matter.

 

Theres one here in a much worse state -
Ottoman Empire Turkey Greco Turkish War 1897 Commemorative Military Medal Ottoman Decoration Award Sultan Abdul Hamid II - Dracomedals Medals-Orders Medals Orders Decorations

and just the medal - Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Medal for Ottoman-Greek War of 1897

Really would suggest you use a professional to maybe re ribbon the medal and fix the pin - if you want to

TD

 

Thank you for your reply sir, I do apologize if it sounds dumb but do you suggest washing machine? Or will it destroy the ribbon?

 

This will probably ruin the whole medal!! Don´t do that!

Try to soften the superglue in hot water and remove the glue with your fingernails afterwards.
But fibre by fibre or thread by thread, a job for Zen masters
Afterwards the fabric gets a multiple hand wash in warm water and soap to remove glue residue, preferably with a soft toothbrush,

But in principle, I agree with with Tricky Dicky: Take it to a specialist!!

 

Thank you! But I meant only ribbon in washer machine. But thanks a lot sir!