How To Store And Display Awards.

[Dave]

I'd be worried that the pressure might fracture the enamel.

Robert-

You are absolutely right. I would be hesitant about the enamel on the glass as well. However, like I said in my previous post, I don't know of any awards (not withstanding the Guards badge) except for the October Revolution that has enamel touching the glass (see pic). Even at that, I believe the enamel can easily withstand the pressure of the glass.

Now, interestingly, I took a good look at my mounted groups in frames (27 total) in writing this post. I did notice that on two (out of six) Homeland 3rd groups had the end of the star on the tip of the Homeland slightly "blunted", a defect I didn't remember from when I got the group originally. Was it because of the glass pressure? I don't know, but I will certainly keep an eye on them...

Here's one of my blunted stars. From the glass? I don't know...

--Dave