How To Store And Display Awards. - Page 118

travel-north · 06-13-2012, 11:06 AM

Nice way of storage!

Tommy · 07-02-2012, 11:50 AM

Hey Guys,

I've been looking for a decent priced Shadow Box for ages now but have been really unlucky at finding one.

I was out at the local antique shop this weekend and came across this horrendous piece of artwork for £3/$5. It was bordered with this horrendous faux frosting effect film, but for the price, it was rude not to buy it and at least have a go at fixing it up.

2012 - 3.jpg

I craked open my craft knife and set to work scraping of the fake frosting plastic stuff, and about 15 minutes later, a **** load of mess and a pretty pissed girlfriend, i had it cleaned up pretty nice.

2012 - 2.jpg

I then covered the back board in an old bed sheet and set to work fastening the awards to it and this is how it ended up

2012 - 4.jpg

The backing will be changed when i can find some nice fabric and i'm aware the Konnigsberg is bad (i got given it for free so hard to refuse) and the 30 years of Victory ribbon is wrong (this is being adressed!)

But for 3 quid and a way to spend a wet afternoon, i thought it turned out ok :-).

Now to buy some awards!

(I;ve only been collecting since Mid April, so this is just the very beginning of my collection and i can't wait to watch it grow! Please don't rip me too hard

***CtahhR*** · 07-02-2012, 12:12 PM

That's the way to do it! Don't get ripped off having frames specially made... Out with the junk in with the good stuff!

I haven't been lucky enough to find one of those recessed frames yet but I'm always on the look out.

It's a amazing what you can do with a minimal outlay, an old frame, a little bit of skill and a few good items.

***desantnik*** · 07-02-2012, 12:14 PM

Nicely done!

Tommy · 07-02-2012, 12:25 PM

Thanks guys :-)

Hopefully one day it'll be the home for a nice documented group!

I also managed to pick up the Berlin medal and a nice belt buckle along with it for £20 so i was pretty happy that day!

EricFG · 07-02-2012, 05:09 PM

What a great start, Tommy!

Looks like you've got the fever

Tommy · 07-03-2012, 05:26 AM

I certainly do Eric!

With plenty of help from you and a couple of other forum members

Bundtrock · 09-27-2012, 05:04 PM

OK, Tommy suggested that I take some pics and share my collection here and I will be happy to do so, my better half is off on Sunday, I will ask to have some pics taken then and will post them. In the mean time, I will get some data together on the Orders / Medals / Badges that I have, numbers where applicable and post them with the pics, ANY INPUT would be greatly appreciated, btw.

So far, including the Medal for Bravery that I just got from Bill Garvy and will be delivered tomorrow (A HUGE THANK YOU TO BILL,) I have, I BELIEVE, 8 Orders, 2 Medals (not for sure what the difference is between Medals and Badges (remember I am a newbie please,) 3 badges, that are original and I consider special (Soviet) and I have 45 "other" badges / medals from the former DDR, PROC and Socialist Hungary.

A nice "BEGINNER" collection, I think?

medals73 · 09-27-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bundtrock

OK, Tommy suggested that I take some pics and share my collection here and I will be happy to do so, my better half is off on Sunday, I will ask to have some pics taken then and will post them. In the mean time, I will get some data together on the Orders / Medals / Badges that I have, numbers where applicable and post them with the pics, ANY INPUT would be greatly appreciated, btw.

So far, including the Medal for Bravery that I just got from Bill Garvy and will be delivered tomorrow (A HUGE THANK YOU TO BILL,) I have, I BELIEVE, 8 Orders, 2 Medals (not for sure what the difference is between Medals and Badges (remember I am a newbie please,) 3 badges, that are original and I consider special (Soviet) and I have 45 "other" badges / medals from the former DDR, PROC and Socialist Hungary.

A nice "BEGINNER" collection, I think?

A good start. You are fully "hooked", padawan. Let the addiction flourish.

Tommy · 09-28-2012, 01:58 AM

I look forward to seeing it!

No matter how big or small the collection, every piece is something to be proud of and you can be proud in yourself that you're doing your bit to preserve history

Tom

06-13-2012, 11:06 AM	#1171
travel-north Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Eastern Europe Age: 40 Posts: 82	Re: How to store medals Nice way of storage!

07-02-2012, 11:50 AM	#1172
Tommy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beside the Shankly Gates Age: 36 Posts: 826	My attempt at a collection and display Hey Guys, I've been looking for a decent priced Shadow Box for ages now but have been really unlucky at finding one. I was out at the local antique shop this weekend and came across this horrendous piece of artwork for £3/$5. It was bordered with this horrendous faux frosting effect film, but for the price, it was rude not to buy it and at least have a go at fixing it up. 2012 - 3.jpg I craked open my craft knife and set to work scraping of the fake frosting plastic stuff, and about 15 minutes later, a **** load of mess and a pretty pissed girlfriend, i had it cleaned up pretty nice. 2012 - 2.jpg I then covered the back board in an old bed sheet and set to work fastening the awards to it and this is how it ended up 2012 - 4.jpg The backing will be changed when i can find some nice fabric and i'm aware the Konnigsberg is bad (i got given it for free so hard to refuse) and the 30 years of Victory ribbon is wrong (this is being adressed!) But for 3 quid and a way to spend a wet afternoon, i thought it turned out ok :-). Now to buy some awards! (I;ve only been collecting since Mid April, so this is just the very beginning of my collection and i can't wait to watch it grow! Please don't rip me too hard

07-02-2012, 12:12 PM	#1173
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: How to display Soviet awards That's the way to do it! Don't get ripped off having frames specially made... Out with the junk in with the good stuff! I haven't been lucky enough to find one of those recessed frames yet but I'm always on the look out. It's a amazing what you can do with a minimal outlay, an old frame, a little bit of skill and a few good items. __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

07-02-2012, 12:14 PM	#1174
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,341	Re: How to display Soviet awards Nicely done!

07-02-2012, 12:25 PM	#1175
Tommy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beside the Shankly Gates Age: 36 Posts: 826	Re: How to display Soviet awards Thanks guys :-) Hopefully one day it'll be the home for a nice documented group! I also managed to pick up the Berlin medal and a nice belt buckle along with it for £20 so i was pretty happy that day!

07-02-2012, 05:09 PM	#1176
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: How to display Soviet awards What a great start, Tommy! Looks like you've got the fever __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

07-03-2012, 05:26 AM	#1177
Tommy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beside the Shankly Gates Age: 36 Posts: 826	Re: How to display Soviet awards I certainly do Eric! With plenty of help from you and a couple of other forum members Last edited by Tommy; 07-03-2012 at 05:27 AM. Reason: .

09-27-2012, 05:04 PM	#1178
Bundtrock Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: DFW / Texas / USA Age: 68 Posts: 62	Re: How To Store And Display Awards. OK, Tommy suggested that I take some pics and share my collection here and I will be happy to do so, my better half is off on Sunday, I will ask to have some pics taken then and will post them. In the mean time, I will get some data together on the Orders / Medals / Badges that I have, numbers where applicable and post them with the pics, ANY INPUT would be greatly appreciated, btw. So far, including the Medal for Bravery that I just got from Bill Garvy and will be delivered tomorrow (A HUGE THANK YOU TO BILL,) I have, I BELIEVE, 8 Orders, 2 Medals (not for sure what the difference is between Medals and Badges (remember I am a newbie please,) 3 badges, that are original and I consider special (Soviet) and I have 45 "other" badges / medals from the former DDR, PROC and Socialist Hungary. A nice "BEGINNER" collection, I think? __________________ [FONT="Arial Black"][SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]Collector of USSR, DDR, Socialist Hungary memorabilia.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

09-28-2012, 01:58 AM	#1180
Tommy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beside the Shankly Gates Age: 36 Posts: 826	Re: How To Store And Display Awards. I look forward to seeing it! No matter how big or small the collection, every piece is something to be proud of and you can be proud in yourself that you're doing your bit to preserve history Tom

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