var mydate=new Date() Sign up for a new account in our community. However, in my personal opinion, it's MUCH better to take that small risk than to have the uniforms destroyed by moths and mold (some of the Navy uniforms I've rescued recently were scary bad) :pinch: Unless it were really bad, I wouldn't take in a WW1 332nd uniform, and I did get my Alamo Scout Silver Star recipient uniform cleaned. Most thrift stores accept old military uniforms. :w00t: Oh my God !!!! Connecting to your history is an experience worth preserving. if (month<10) month="0"+month A: Youll need guidebooks to interpret them. Staff Sergeant Nicole Pompei went viral after her business of repurposing the uniforms into military wreaths boomed last December 2020. (Answered). BUY NOW, Ideas for Displaying Military Heirlooms in Your Home. Web8 Smart Ways To Dispose of Military Uniforms 1. Powered by Invision Community, Does anyone remember moderator Dave's dry-cleaning saga? Can you guess its meaning? Be careful with the polish if the ribbons were not removable because the polish can stain fabric. We can dry clean your basic wardrobe essentials, such as your sweaters and pants, plus your more elaborate wardrobe pieces, such as stage wear and pageant gowns. Also, check this article to find the facts about the Texas A&M uniform! dailyinfo[20]=' 11634 Labourer YANG FU CHING 11th Coy. (Now where's that old GI tarp, I need another sniff! ) As you know, sap , A tactical belt is used to carry extra gear and shows extreme durability. But what some people may not be aware of is the purpose , A tactical flashlight comes in handy for doing missions or outdoor activities in the dark. How to Protect Your Wedding Dress, How to Preserve and Display Antique Handmade Doilies, Protecting and Preserving Your Beloved Baby Things. There are also tunics and trousers which wouldn't leave room for much else so I can't freeze them for weeks on end. I wouldn't rely on cedar, it has a limited effect under ideal conditions. A version of this article appeared in the May 2011 issue of Family Tree Magazine. dailyinfo[19]=' Lieutenant Colonel Harry LA TROBE CAMPBELL Distinguished Service Order, Territorial Decoration, Three times Mentioned in Despatches Royal Engineers who died 19/02/1919 BRISTOL (CANFORD) CEMETERY United Kingdom ' Dont worrythe instructions for how to clean an Army Combat Uniform are simple, reasonable, and easy to carry out. Shelby Stanton did a number of books on Vietnam, such as US Army Uniforms of the Vietnam War (Stackpole Books). All You Need to Know! Reattach the ribbons after completing the cleaning process. Must not wash leather, dry soft brush. Always display shadowboxes away from direct sunlight and in rooms where there are not any temperature extremes. The standard ACU uniform is treated with permethrin, an insecticide that keeps bugs away in combat, as well as with flame retardants. However silverfish will eat through cotton. Napthalene is very effective at killing larvae and eggs. A dry cleaner will use multiple methods to restore jerseys to their original look. Never wring it out.