SUPER RARE Whiskey Hip Flask Restoration - World War II - RAF

Restoration of a rare whiskey hip flask from World War 2 - The hip flask has 2 bullet holes and is probably from the World War 2 and belonged to a soldier from RAF Royal Air Force. The Flask was found near the battlefields of Reims in France by a metal detector guy who is subscribed to my channel.
About the whiskey hip flask
I got this rare whiskey hip flask from a French subscriber who do metal detecting around all the old battlefields from World War 1 and 2 in France, Belgium and Holland. Its most likely from World War 2 considering the location where it was found near Reims and all the other relics it was found together with like ammunition, coins and kitchen equipment with US and British stamps.
There was a very cool RAF badge (The British Royal Air Force) attached to the whiskey hip and the flask has a simple but yet cool eagle (I think) and the words “Per Ardua Surgo” which means Through difficulties I arise. There were also 2 bullet holes on both sides.
The hip flask was in very poor condition when I started the restoration. And there were still a lot of dents, marks and signs of use when I was finished with the repair. The brand name was still readable “Hutton. Sheffield - 0322 - 2” in the bottom.
It is made of pewter and the RAF Royal Air Force badge was made of brass both known to last thousands of years buried.
The restoration process
I started the restoration process by removing the thick layer of dirt, dust and corrosion with a semi soft vinyl brush. Then I removed the RAF Badge gently using heat.
I had a little difficulty removing the screw cap but finally after many hours of work I managed to carefully get it off.
I washed the flask in regular water with alcohol and carefully straightened out a few dents with a special tool I’ve made to do this repair.
I cleaned and straightened out the bullet holes and then I casted new pewter into the bullet holes to make the whiskey hip flask whole and usable again.
After the casting process I grinded and removed the excess material but unfortunately the old pewter was rotten and collapsed into an even bigger hole.
So I was forced to do a new repair and cast pewter into an even bigger hole now. This repair did go very well though, so after a few hours of grinding the flask was whole.
I gave the flask a quick polish (not too much) I wanted to keep the patina from WWII so therefore I left a lot of dents, marks and scratches. I also cleaned the inside with 2000 miniature metal balls. I attached the RAF - The British Royal Air Force badge and filled it with whiskey.
I really loved this restoration and the video turned out to be very good. Please subscribe if you want to see more cool upcoming projects 🙂 And DON’T FORGET TO SEE some of my other World War restoration: • WORLD WAR RESTORATIONS
Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon.
Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

In this video i restore a rare whiskey hip flask from World War 2 - please see video description for more info - Enjoy :) SEE all my other World War restoration 👉kzbin.info/aero/PLQTERokpOFqgwUszTf7CBnRvNNrp3TDYm👈 Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon. Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin.

[@RaxaPKXD]

My first thought, keeping the holes by soldering in pipes! 😁👍

[@CL-we8tn]

That definitely was an awesome restoration.

[@thomassykowski9455]

durch harte Dinge stehe ich auf= per ardua surgo👍

[@thesquirrelchroniclesakare7808]

I was thinking that if you had repaired the holes with clear epoxy resin they would still have the cool factor !

[@IR-nq4qv]

@@RaxaPKXD That would have been one good way to go. With all that lead, it's probably not healthy to drink from it. Me personally, I would have just left the holes cleaned it up and presented the flask as a history and conversation piece.

[@derandere4965]

It is a Royal Air Force cap badge, hence the letters „RAF“. It was worn with the beret, usually by NCOs. The badge shows the „King‘s Crown“ indicating it was produced between 1919 and 1952, as the RAF was not formed until 1918. So basically it is very likely the badge dates back to WW II. From 1952 (?) onwards the cap would show the „Queen‘s Crown“, which everyone will understand. 😊 The seagull is the RAF‘s official heraldic symbol, the Royal Seagull of the Empire. 😂 The writing „PER ARDUA SURGO“ (I rise through hard (times)) is 45 Squadron‘s motto, a British unit of tactical bomber planes. This is a bit strange as during WW II 45 Squadron was deployed in Africa and Asia, but never in France. It took part in WW I though. This, however, does not explain how the flask got to France as the cap badge was not produced before 1919. Hm. Maybe my research yielded the wrong results.

[@galaktikvapay77]

Thanks!!

[@kusokk]

I found the same results as you, and asked my husband who is a history nerd, and he said that this was correkt. But perhaps this one ended up in france because a son had taken his fathers flask with him, as a memento? I think thats plausible.

[@Idle_Hands]

@@kusokk That's my thinking.

[@sthenzel]

It may also be, that one serviceman changed units, as after the axis left Africa, there was not that much need for bombers there.

[@derandere4965]

@@sthenzel, and way before the Axis left Africa the Squadron did. But of course, you may be right.

[@HivisoftheScale]

I don't know why, but I've always liked the "squeak squeak pop" sound effect of the bottles being opened! 😂 You are very good at your repairs. It's always good to see these old artifacts returned to their original glory!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much. I also like these pops 😊

[@rixxroxxk1620]

Martin, you are catching all kinds of flack for restoring this to original condition. I have to say you did the right thing. There is no person associated with this flask. No history. No story. You restored it to original condition for all of us to see. Thank you. You always put your heart and soul into your work and I can’t give you enough accolades.❤️

[@klintharder2155]

No history? It's a 100 year old Flask assigned to a specific unknown RAF solder near a famous battlefield in France. I am sure it just caught a couple stray bullets as it fell from the sky on an uneventful sunny day...

[@MendocinoButterfly]

It takes a sorry lack of humanity to say no person is associated with this bullet ridden flask. “No person. No history. No story.”

[@tiffanycoleman1855]

That's like saying the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has no history or story.

[@rixxroxxk1620]

@@klintharder2155yeah. Ok.

[@rixxroxxk1620]

@@tiffanycoleman1855those soldiers were pulled from a battlefield with facts they passed in battle, unlike a flask with ZERO history and a few target holes in it. PROVE it was in battle, and I’ll change my mind.

[@КонстантинМедников-г6й]

Ну брат, ты конечно молодец, воскресить из не бытия прошлое, нет слов, смотреть на творения мастера это волшебство, с замиранием сердца, твори и дальше всего тебе самого светлого и наилучшего

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your kind words 😊

[@КонстантинМедников-г6й]

@@AwesomeRestorations

[@Цифровой-Водолей]

Удивительное превращение из старой никому не нужной вещи, в прекрасное изделие, знающщее себе цену, ❤❤❤ Мастеру - почёт и уважение! ❤❤❤

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Great job. I liked that you fixed the bullet holes because it was an interesting process, but it did lose the coolness factor of having bullet holes.

[@Skybaby79]

[[[ Ghost taps him on the shoulder ]]] "Been looking for that, cheers mate!"

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

hahaha

[@nancymills1884]

True, the bullet holes told the story of events.

[@NotFranksPlanet]

I kept watching hoping the holes would be filled with a different metal - like a brass or something - to keep it's history. The restore is still great and I like that he kept a lot of the wear - it honors whoever dropped it.

[@Hailon]

Don't worry, they were not even real bullet holes anyway. Clearly drilled for theatrical reasons, but still a nice job of the repair...

[@czifear]

Не ошибается только тот, кто ничего не делает! У тебя руки золотые, бро! Отличное видео! Спасибо!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@Canned_beef]

RAF is the Royal Air Force. The badge is from WWI. Could’ve been a family item that a soldier put on their flask.

[@benedictoneill6369]

During the first world war wasn't it the royal flying corps?

[@derandere4965]

The badge cannot be from WW I. Production of this specific badge did not start before 1919.

[@circattle]

@@benedictoneill6369Yes. The RFC or “the 15 minuters” for the Blackadder IV fans.

[@Poorselipitanoff]

Also the motto on the back is "per ardua surgo", in English "I rise through difficult things". However, the official RAF motto is "per ardua ad astra" which means "towards the stards". I did some research and found out that this is the Number 45 Squadron's of the Royal Air Force motto. It's their badge which motto is different. They fought in Italy and in North Africa, so perhaps it was found somewhere around here.

[@FNDwheels]

It was a great restoration 😊 I wish there was a way to have kept the bullet holes that would have been a really great history piece 😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much. For me it made sense to fix the holes but I respect that you think otherwise :)

[@stop8738]

@@AwesomeRestorationsI think you did a good job filling in the holes, it’s restoration for a reason lol. Not half job oration😂. If you read this I love your work!❤

[@UncleLesterCam]

LOVE THIS ONE! While we didn't get any sand blasting, we get a nice not to the favorite libation of Captain Lewis Nixon (Vat 69). Thank you for always keeping us entertained with your incredible talent.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching. Also glad that you caught the Nixon reference 😊👍

[@russellgilbertdecastro7031]

Only the finest for Mrs. Nixon's baby boy

[@junis-7445]

good job! But The two gun holes should be kept and lined inside, so as to preserve the historical information of the item and restore its function.

[@hulkebancroft6526]

Good job , you found it , bought it acquired it somehow. Its yours so do with it as you please. I love seeing old things restored and watching the craft performed is always entertaining. No need to randomly speculate what the value or the story behind the bullet holes was. Not every piece needs to be in a museum. This way everyone can enjoy the flask as it was and now is.

[@grahamturner5963]

A lovely restoration, Martin 👍 I think you were right to fill in holes - a flask full of whiskey is better than a flask full of air 😂

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks 😉👍i thought so too 🍻

[@Mamiluz]

This one actually made me a little emotional. I was transported back in time and formulating a scenario in my mind as to the battle which transpired to cause the bullet holes and the soldier who quite possibly lost his life. This was a beautiful piece. I believe it may have belonged to a high ranking officer. The monogram and the marking tell a story 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥰

[@markbeaumont3292]

And the evidence of that aircrew member possibly losing their life was lost forever when the bullet holes were filled in - destroying the history

[@JohnnyBRad]

I too was a bit mixed on the fixing of the bullet holes as a few have mentioned but that wouldn’t make this an awesome restorations! Plus id much rather know this flask was restored and made awesome once again rather than still being buried and forgotten somewhere in France

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for your comment 😊👍

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Martin . The Winged Camel symbolises the fact that the Squadron flew Camel Aircraft during World War I. It also symbolise the long period the Squadron was stationed in the Middle East. The Motto translates as "Through difficulties I arise". The badge was granted in October 1936. 🐺 Loupis Canis .

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and always leave nice comments. I really appreciate it 😉 👍have a great day, cheers

[@loupiscanis9449]

@@AwesomeRestorations My Pleasure , Martin .

[@GuyPipili]

Nice job as usual! When the pewter got too hot, it was fortunate that it didn't collapse in on itself. But you had the ability to fill in the hloe. It wasn't a complete failure, it was a challenge that you accepted and conquered!😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks - glad you liked it. Yes could have gone much worse - glad I was able to repair it 😊👍

[@bikilit]

Всегда приятно смотреть на работу настоящего мастера. Мартин, вы супер❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🙂 cheers buddy ❤

[@nomad090]

While I would have preferred to keep the bullet holes it's not mine to ask. Truly an amazing job.

[@ManoelJunior]

Congratulations Martin on another successful restoration job, the result was perfect and we have yet another piece of history recovered. Thank you.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Manoel, glad you liked it 😊

[@76Russian_medved.]

Это мой самый любимый канал,всегда что то новое и интересное,браво мастеру золотые руки👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@marcezs08]

Awesome job giving this piece a new life so that it may get used again and be a part of living history instead of staying buried and forgotten

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Yes I think so to. Thanks for watching I really appreciate it 👍❤

[@Gmcworrior1]

I myself enjoy all of the service related things you restore. I love that you love it too. Please keep all your content coming. :)

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot. I also have a thing for these things so you can be sure that there will be more of this in the future 😊

[@arturmessi1482]

В процессе реставрации была утеряна цепь и некоторое количество виски... Но в дальнейшей эксплуатации фляга была наполнена не раз и ответственно давала своему владельцу 🥃 в нужный момент. Спасибо Мартин! U R ze best!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I really appreciate it 😊❤

[@zekeriyakazanci9509]

I always admire your works. Is it only me who think that those bullet holes should be kept? You could just clean the flask but keep the holes as the indication of how fierce is the war.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

I respect your opinion. But how on earth should I pour whiskey in it with these holes? 😊 just kidding, I get what you mean

[@zekeriyakazanci9509]

@@AwesomeRestorations Thank you very much for your understanding respond. 🙂👍

[@williepirie5329]

Another beautiful piece of history brought back. Thank you young sir🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@rohitshukla9756]

Dear Martin, This restoration was very tough but this time you proved yourself again. Precision work. Loved watching.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks Rohit. Wishing you a lovely day 😊❤

[@mskayla7747]

I do so enjoy the care you put into war relics restorations. 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, very happy to hear that 😊

[@patpeters6331]

Impressive that you created a tool to help fixing some dents from the inside of the flask. My goodness, is there anything that you can't do? Much respect for your talent and knowledge

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your kind word 😊

[@eastcoastandloveit3857]

So glad to see this restored . We need to honor the woman and Men who faught for our freedom . True heros .

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much. Yes you are right 😊

[@CantoraMask]

I really like your of use of your unique tool and the zip tie. Those pliers was genius. Not sure why I've never thought of using the zip tie. Brilliant. Personally though I think it would have been better with the bullet holes left in and used as a show piece rather than repairing it

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for your comment, I also respect your opinion about the bullet holes 😊

[@dangeary2134]

Steve Lehto found a Confederate belt buckle many years ago. He did the research on it. Quite a few experts said it was a re-pop. He finally got hold of one expert that heard where he found it, and when, and made an offer that Steve couldn’t refuse. Lehto’s Law Archive, right here on YT

[@davidenorbedo5555]

For anyone wondering, "per ardua surgo" is latin and means: "trough difficult/unpleasant situations I rise"

[@AwesomeRestorations]

👍👍 thanks

[@RealNostalqia]

Amazing work on this video, as always so enjoyable to watch!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it 😉 cheers 👍

[@виктор-щ5в4ы]

Про вас можно сказать, что вы не только мастер своего дела, но и волонтёр истории.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you very much :)

[@masstrapper7645]

I rather liked the bullet holes but all the same this was another awesome restoration. You’ve done the boys of the RAF proud I have no doubt. 👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much glad you liked it 😊

[@mendel5106]

The crickets in the background at 2am does it for me.

[@univeralbeing1330]

I think the bullet holes meant a lot, however; I love the restoration!!

[@willieckaslike]

Sir, my complements. You have restored WITHOUT losing the 'patina'! Thank you for sharing.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

My pleasure ;-) yes I felt it important too keep some old patina on this old relic :) cheers

[@briantayler1230]

This is a war artifact. It was worth more money and had more historical value with the bullet holes left in it.

[@tonyk438]

My initial thoughts, too. After thinking about it, though, what are the odds 2 bullets that close in battle? My guess is it was used for target practice by someone.

[@lucamalatesta1370]

​@@tonyk438i think it's a rose of pellets

[@rixxroxxk1620]

If it was known who it belonged to (name, serial number, initials) your statement would stand true. However, none of that is known. There is no story that came with this item. It’s a flask with holes in it.

[@CannonCountry]

Thats 2 different calibers... not likely target practice either... unless it was just 1 shot with 2 different guns. Those are most likely real shots. This never should have been restored. It was an artifact deserving a museum

[@t12121]

Without some kind of connection to a name from ww2, it's just a flask with holes in it from that era.

[@Asker____01]

I won't stop saying this, you have golden hands, thanks for the video brother

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Haha, thank you so much 😉👍

[@diegoboffa9134]

A huge pleasure as always Martin. Congratulations once again for a beautiful restoration my friend! Cheers and hope to see you soon again!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DenisTkachenko]

Ваш труд и видео не только эстетичные, удивительные, а ещё и просветительные, очень много интересной и полезной информации !!!

[@tok1214]

nada a ve parceiro

[@DenisTkachenko]

@@tok1214 É muito bom que, com habilidades e ferramentas apropriadas, uma pessoa dê uma segunda vida às coisas !!!

[@d.sauron]

I feel so rewarded, after doing homework, watching your work. 😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Enjoy!

[@DenisTkachenko]

Спасибо большое за Ваши видео и труд, очень мощно !!! Продолжайте дальше реставрировать вещи, очень интересно смотреть как делаете казалось бы невозможное !!!

[@tok1214]

fala portugues irmao

[@DenisTkachenko]

@@tok1214 Eu escrevi em russo: "muito obrigado por seus vídeos e trabalho, muito poderoso !!! Continue restaurando as coisas, é muito interessante ver como você faz o que parece impossível !!!"

[@rutikuiwa7133]

Man you are simply the best restoration people

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much I really appreciate it 😊

[@adammoray9378]

My brother, you've outdone yourself once again. I wonder what the history is on that flask. Such amazing work and craftsmanship as always.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much. Yes would be nice to know to whom it belonged :)

[@GenjiAttala.L]

I always watch awsome restoration videos while eating, all the processes in the video are very satisfying

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks glad you liked it

[@veraduarte1117]

Ficou simplesmente magnífico. Parabéns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

muito obrigado 😊

[@dragonluvrcatluvr9689]

I feel like whomever this flask belonged to would have loved the repair and appreciated the time you took to fix it

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, I am glad you think so 😊

[@reginamatheus9499]

Olá do Brasil 🇧🇷, impossível não deixar um like, seu trabalho tem história e o resultado sempre perfeito 👍👏👏👏😘

[@МаксимКибальник-о1и]

Спасибо Вам за ваши видео и Ваш труд! Смотрю и радуюсь за те вещи, которые попали к Вам в руки! Вы для них Творец, Создатель и Спаситель! 😊 И как бы я хотел что бы Бог поработал со мной так же, как вы с этими вещами! 😁

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much for your kind words, i really appreciate it 😉👍

[@RuthlessGaming5849]

I absolutely love this channel 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊❤

[@RoudyRittern]

В какой-то момент испугался что фляга сломалась именно на месте с надписью "Per ardua surgo". Подумал что очень обидно, но в конце выдохнул😂 Очень нравятся твои ролики и твоя работа, друг, выпускай ролики чаще, по возможности😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I will try to publish more often 😊

[@robertwalker9625]

A wonderful restoration of the flask Martin. I'm not sure of the RAR medallion, but Per Ardua Surgo means "Through difficulties I arise." Question: although it could not be a flask again, but did give thought of keeping the bullet holes in the flask? I'm toasting your video with a Blackstone St. Charles Porter. I hope you and yours are healthy and in good spirits. Cheers from this old retired coot who just celebrated our 51st Wedding Anniversary, living the dream in Tennessee.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Well congratulations Robert, and thanks for watching, chers from sweden 🍻

[@ЕленаГнетнева-о5ъ]

Обожаю этот канал ❤ обожаю этого мастера😊 получаю просто эстетическое удовольствие от его работы! Нравится уханье совы, животные с проволокой, и всякие баночки, бутылочки, инструменты) и нравится сам мастер👍 производит впечатление очень доброго человека, с отличным чувством юмора😉

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much for watching, and for your kind comment! i really try to make it as relaxing as possible, so seeing these comments make my day 😉👍 Cheers from sweden 🍻

[@Mr.0s]

What about the chain? it could have been cool looking to see the flask having its chain back but l can understand if the flask is very fragile so risk of adding it back might have break it even more like in 9:57-10:03 but still very amazing looking :)

[@AwesomeRestorations]

the chain was beyond repari so I would have had to attach a new chain but I think that would not have been correct to do 😊

[@Mr.0s]

fair enough, l can respect that choice but still, it looks amazing, keep up the good work!

[@klio_dm2507]

Новое видео от Мартина, воскресенье удалось. Спасибо за труд 😇

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much - have a nice sunday 😊

[@johnbernarddavis5137]

45th Squadron Royal Air Force. Translation on back is Through difficulties I arise.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for info 😊👍

[@China11223]

it kinda looked like a RAR to me which I think would be rich and rare.

[@andrewcoates6641]

Where is the indication of 45 Sqn.? And your translation of the Inscription isn’t quite correct, Ad Astra would be the actual Latin that should have been written ie the inscription in Latin should read “ Per Ardua, Ad Astra” which is the motto of the Royal Air Force meaning “ through difficulties to the stars”. The engraving at the top of the flask shows an eagle in flight and I suspect that the numerals beneath the makers name denote the date of production of the flask, so 0722 indicates that it was initially manufactured or sold to a retailer in July 1922. The engraving and the addition of the RAF cap badge would have taken place probably much later, more than likely during the Second World War, possibly as a gift from a loved one or special friend. In the video the badge appears to be chromed leading me to believe it might have been owned by an officer, as an ordinary rank and file airman or NCO would have been issued with a brass or bronze badge.

[@crazycarl9484]

Very well made and went through some wars with battles and elements. Also well repaired to come out victorious. Thanks for sharing.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks Bro😉👍

[@АлексейПавловский44]

Скорей всего эта фляга для коньяка 😃😃👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

maybe 😊

[@ianwalls4976]

Amazing transformation Martin thankyou for the episode 👏

[@AwesomeRestorations]

No problem, thansk for watching 😉👍

[@wolfwillhendy7965]

I appreciate the restoration but personally I find that repairing the flask if the battle damage is very disrespectful to both the soldier and their memory however it was an amazing restoration just in bad taste I'm afraid

[@AwesomeRestorations]

I respect you opinion even though I disagree 😊

[@60gregma]

You have no idea how those bullet holes got there. To me, this looks as if it could have been used for target practice. Since it was in such terrible condition, obviously no one cared for it in any way. It's now a show peice.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

I couldn't really make out what the third letter on the crest/logo is, so it is now another "R". Let the crest stand for "REALLY" AWESOME RESTORATIONS. It was sent from up above for you my friend. Now you have an alternate channel name and a badass looking crest/logo. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

😊😊❤ thank you so much for your kind words, so nice of you

[@notsosilentmajority1]

@@AwesomeRestorations 🙏👍

[@mikeregnier5390]

Good job❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@EazzyBeezie]

Chillin off work on a Sunday gonna watch me the new Awesome Restoration.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

enjoy 😊 have a great day

[@kevinhampton2068]

For me, repairing the bullet holes removed the history of the flask. Unforgivable that such an interesting item with so much history was reduced to a novelty.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

sorry to hear that you feel that but I respect your opinion

[@mirtacastelli8224]

Eres lo ¡MAXIMO! ,en restauraciones, y en sorprender con tu tecnica de trabajo sino además en la calidad muy cuidada de tu video. Gracias por compartir tu pasión. Desde Salta Argentina cariños Mirta.❤

[@chadstoudt2602]

It is a thing of beauty. I’ve been watching your restorations for awhile now and I have to say that you never disappoint. Scroll on by the negative comments. You do you! Keep up the good work.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Wow, thank you! Cheers my friend 🙂

[@jimlawnjr]

Martin Is outstanding workmanship, Hip flask looks so Good, Royal Air Force, Amazing it found, So much is out there too , Once again Awesome video.

[@rohitatyoutube327]

Just coming from traveling, and I got your video 😁, that is so nice for me ❤️

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Wonderful! Thanks :)

[@djmastergroove946]

Royal Air Force = RAF Beautiful restoration by the way.

[@김찬희-y8l]

Seriously, your video is the best regarding restoration 😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much 😉👍

[@mjw-pu8kb]

A lovely restoration @awesomerestorations of an item made in my home town of Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Famous for its steel works in days gone by👌👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am glad you liked it 😊

[@samanthadean1083]

Turned out lovely, though I would have also reattached the chain, but it’s your restoration! Awesome job!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! 😊 The chain was so fragile that it crumbles apart. So I could not use it and I did not think that a new chain would fit the old flask very well. Cheers :)

[@samanthadean1083]

@@AwesomeRestorations Perfectly understandable! Thanks for replying!!!

[@annettemalaski1967]

Super work! I am impressed on how tight the two bullet holes were. The person who shot it was very handy with a gun!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Yes, probably 😉👍

[@SANEK-GT-500]

10:00 Скажу вам что мастер не тот кто не ошибается, а тот кто может исправить ошибку! Вы исправили мастерски. 😉👍🏼

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your comment 😊😊

[@Luissanchezisunza]

Well, it is a process called life, in which we all messed up, but the real flavor in life is when we know how to fix our own mistakes!!! Another masterpiece from "el maestro".

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Luis 😊

[@cmcc1971]

I can’t believe you fixed the bullet holes. Dang. You took away so much significance that can never be replaced.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

sorry you feel that

[@Rescueanimals-y1d]

Thank you for creating such a wonderful video

[@AwesomeRestorations]

It's my pleasure

[@John_McDonnell_76]

What I love about your channel, that other channels DO NOT do, is take the time to fix the dents in the metal in the projects. It really takes your stuff to the next level.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate it ❤😊

[@una_papa777]

I don't care that in Mexico It's 3 in the morning, Martin's videos are worth it ♥️♥️

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much ❤❤

[@egor200084]

Я вижу как ты к реликвиям второй мировой войны в 2 раза бережней относишься, эта фляга мечта любого человека. Надеюсь и у меня когда ни будь в жизни появиться, реликвия второй мировой войны. У меня дедушка прошел 2 войны Русско-Финскую и великую отечественную.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot for your comment 😊

[@soldaat-van-oranje]

Man do you understand that any project you do is awesome/amazing 🙏 you make it look easy but some real craftsman stuff love it always

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate it 😊

[@martijnroest7915]

Am from the Netherlands... good to see you like Dutch drinkies!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

👍👍🍻

[@WhiteEnglish]

Amazing Martin, thank you for restoring it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@yudaifujii1171]

Good recovery and awesome job. Really enjoyed the restoration again. Thank you.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TapscottJ]

Great job, the idea of using the balls to clean the inside was…awesome!

[@АндрейКоТ-ъ2щ3ъ]

один из лучших каналов по реставрации) прям отдых после рабочего дня за просмотром подобного видео)

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@ЄвгеніяЯковцова]

Ви повернули її до життя,дякую вам!❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching 😊

[@victorlimabusologo]

Royal Air Force ❤ Great Job Martin! You're the best

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks viktor 😉👍

[@alexmeza392]

The state in which it was left is impressive. Accidents only help us improve and here it was evident. One more video of detail and your great technique. The crickets are watching you closely. Thank you!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

ha ha thanks Alex - glad that you liked this on as well :) have a great day 💖😉

[@ToolApc311]

His precision is unmatched

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you 👍

[@gregb76]

You are the best at what you do. It never seems to amaze me what wonderful work that you do. I just wish that you could make more videos but I am sure that you always do what you can do to keep us all happy. I am also sure that these old relics that you do are hard to find. A+++++++ Keep up the great work.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@SilverSniper75]

Because i am a collector of antique pieces I personally would never have closed the holes, I prefer it original but different strokes for different folks. Non the less, great job

[@Einherjar_17]

Beautiful video as always Martin, thank you very much for sharing it, I send you a big hug from southern Argentina.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@احمدكامل-ج5و]

I wish you good luck always. Great channel from Iraq 🇮🇶 Ahmed Al Aukily اتمنى لك حظا سعيدا دائما من العراق احمد العگيلي

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much

[@cassandraralph5906]

Gobsmackedly amazing restoration! 👏

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much - I appreciate it 😊

[@emilin69]

Incredible things are still found after many years. fantastic

[@colie563]

Thanks for sharing when it went wrong. It is good to see even professionals have projects that take a left turn. I don't know very much about metal casting so i am wondering, would there be a way to fill in the bullet holes with a metal of a different color (golden, brassy, bronzey, grey, black, etc) so that after the repair and polishing the flask would be whole again, but you could still clearly see the 4 holes? The bullet holes are part of the flask's history and it might be interesting to preserve them.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot for your comment. Yes I could have used another material 😊

[@CatarinaMaciel0]

I love watching your videos before bed😅❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, I am glad you like that 😊