How To Store And Display Awards.

[Nack]

Thanks Doc--I'll give it a try tonight after work.
BTW, can you use the velco included in the instant-sb kit to hang medals? In other words, is the velcro they give you strong enough to hold up medals?

[EricFG]

How do you hang the whole thing on the wall when its done then? Won't the screwplates on the back of the shadowbox keep it from hanging flat against the wall?

That's why I want to put a spacer between the screwback order and the backplate of the shadowbox, so the screwposts *don't* stick out too far.
My one concern is that there may be chemicals in foam that will adversely react with the order's metal base.

[Riley1965]

Eric,
That's why I switched to drilling a hole in the backing to mount my screwposts. Nack, The velcro is strong enough to hold a medal in place.

Doc

[Nack]

I need to put a spacer on my screwback orders between the medal body and the backing board so the end of the screwpost does not stick out too far through the back of the board.
Any suggestions?

How about a small stack of either metal or nylon washers? I imagine that either is pretty inert.

[Riley1965]

Nack,
It sounds like it should be okay to use them. I'm not 100% sure but I think it would work just fine.

Doc

[latinmajorac]

second coat of stain is on! my project shoud be done tonight. i will have to figure out how to attach everything now. riley, there is a small tribute to you on the frame as well. you will see when it is done!

[EricFG]

How about a small stack of either metal or nylon washers? I imagine that either is pretty inert.

I went to Home Depot and got some brass nuts just a bit bigger than the screwpost thinking they'd do the job, which they will. But then I found, at Michael's again, what will be better I think. They're miniature wood wheels.
1st attached image is those wheels.
2nd is what I decided to frame in this thread: military medals only
3rd is what gets done next: the labor-only group
4th is what may get done seperately or....: military service medals

[Riley1965]

Eric,
I think that those wood wheels are great. Needless to say, I'm off to Michael's. BTW Great displays!!!!

Doc

[latinmajorac]

as, the sweet smell of success, or is it hot glue? anyways, here are the final pictures for this display.

[order of glory]

...for finals (all this week) i am here building my first display case of sorts. i went to hobby lobby and ...

Well you and Eric have inspired me to start on some display work I have been ignoring. It is good to see each of you sally forth to greatness.

I have started to put my Sports/1980 Olympic Pins and Badges together.

I must be loosing my mind, I thought I say some soviet postage stamps on a thread today. I must have drempt it. But speaking of soviet stamps, they can provide an interesting (and eye appealing) addition to a display. I used some in my BAM display. I have also used post cards and matchbox covers that relate to the subject matter. I found a great matchbox collectors site. I just paste the picture and resize it.

LRE