Damaged WWII baseball trophy - Not sure what to do now...

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Last year I had my first "lost package from USPS" normally I don't insure but it was late November and it was going to Ca. My first request for payment from USPS was declined, But..They sent me rules, so at least I understood what to do. Even then I was turned down all the way until final appeal. I won because I broke down the rules and showed exactly how I had provided proof for each one. Took almost 6 months and alot of time.
My Suggestion is that you have the trophy repaired right away. Then your fight iwith USPS s for the repair costs, which you can establish. I say right away because there are strict timelines. If repairs are going to take some time then file with your estimate.
If you could establish value by estimates from dealers you might win the fight but the trophy would go to the USPS which would trash it. That seems like a real shame.
Any specific questions send me a PM or an email.
Hope this helps
Jonathan