How To Store And Display Awards. - Page 59

EricFG · 04-13-2007, 04:32 PM

I received the last major item I was waiting for in my new WW2 display.

I'd still like to find 2 or 3 cap stars to add in the areas where there's some excess space but for the most part I think I'm done.

For the first time I've labeled what I have on the front of the display (as opposed to a sheet if paper taped to the back). I also added the serial number and the approximate award date.

Additionally, I mounted the screwplates of the 2 T1V3 medals to the front because both plates are hallmarked, and both screwposts were too short to accept the plates once mounted through the backing.

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PS. A big

to the dealers who've helped me out and hooked me up.

I'M TOTALLY ADDICTED

willie777 · 04-13-2007, 04:58 PM

Is it just me, or is there only half a ribbon on the rectangular suspension bravery medal?

EricFG · 04-13-2007, 05:02 PM

No, you're right. The ribbon's very worn on both those old suspension medals.

***desantnik*** · 04-13-2007, 08:15 PM

Nicely done Eric.

matteti · 04-13-2007, 08:37 PM

That is a very nice display Eric

Personally, I prefer original ribbons to newer one whenever possible, even if it means that sometime they are beaten up like yours.

Collecting is not only addicting as Alexei says, it is also contagious and I feel this thread about displaying our awards contribute greatly to this contagion!

EricFG · 05-02-2007, 06:00 PM

I found 2 nice WW2 era cap stars (thanks Richie) on eBay to round off this display. Here they are mounted with all their buddies from the GPW.
Now I have my eye on a possible WW2 era ribbon bar to mount in the space above the two T1 medals

ANZAC · 05-19-2007, 11:21 PM

Framed another OGIII this weekend. It's getting crowded on my wall

Brendan

EricFG · 05-20-2007, 06:41 AM

Very nice Brendan! I like the photos flanking it. Gives it some good context.

Riley1965 · 05-20-2007, 01:05 PM

Brendan,
WELL DONE!!! I agree with Eric about the photos. As for wall space...We are in the same boat. So many medals, to little wall space.

Doc

DougD · 05-25-2007, 12:30 PM

I was able to buy another (last?) large set of exp. and prototype boards; here is how the new display looks "complete". DougD

04-13-2007, 05:02 PM	#583
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	No, you're right. The ribbon's very worn on both those old suspension medals. __________________ "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.'

05-20-2007, 06:41 AM	#588
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Very nice Brendan! I like the photos flanking it. Gives it some good context. __________________ "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.'

05-20-2007, 01:05 PM	#589
Riley1965 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 612	How to display Soviet awards Brendan, WELL DONE!!! I agree with Eric about the photos. As for wall space...We are in the same boat. So many medals, to little wall space. Doc

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willie777 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 392	Is it just me, or is there only half a ribbon on the rectangular suspension bravery medal?

04-13-2007, 08:15 PM	#584
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matteti Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 405	That is a very nice display Eric Personally, I prefer original ribbons to newer one whenever possible, even if it means that sometime they are beaten up like yours. Collecting is not only addicting as Alexei says, it is also contagious and I feel this thread about displaying our awards contribute greatly to this contagion!

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