25 cent N.A.S. C.P.O. CLUB TOKEN

[boss driver]

Found a N.A.S. C.P.O. CLUB TOKEN in the sand, not sure how to clean it. Made of brass, and almost unreadable for all the buildup. Any ideas?

 

[coinshooter]

What is the metal?
Aluminum - aluminum jelly
Brass - Apple cider vinegar - try overnight first, then more if needed.

 

[boss driver]

What is the metal?
Aluminum - aluminum jelly
Brass - Apple cider vinegar - try overnight first, then more if needed.

Thanks, ill hit it with apple vinegar tonight.

 

[Mackaydon]

Does it appear to be a Navy token -as in Naval Air Station (NAS) Chief Petty Officer's (CPO) Club ?
Don.........

 

[boss driver]

Yes, got it clean. 25 cent token from an air station in Washington. Closed in 1970. Pretty cool thing to find, especially in Guam.

 

[coinshooter]

Did the cider vinegar work?

 

[boss driver]

Did the cider vinegar work?

Did pretty good. Need to polish it some to make it shine but definitely got all the crud off

 

[coinshooter]

If it's brass, what I find works well when used gently is a dremel tool with a small brass brush. Dont press too hard or the patina will come off and it will polish, but if used gently, it will clean up nicely.

 

[boss driver]

Thanks. Ill try it.