05-15-2002, 06:58 AM
I use several techniques for storing/displaying my collection.
1. I keep my prized medals/orders in professional wooden display cases.
2. I keep screwback orders and badges in the traditional black bordered "riker mounts" used by collectors. You see these a lot at gun and militaria shows.
3. I keep medals in in 3 ring binders. The English seem to have pioneered this method, and you see many at British flea markets and militaria shows. For medals I use the 6 pocket "photo sheets" that are ideal for medals. They consist of 2 rows of 3 sleeves. The individual pockets are sort of like business card size, but a little bit longer. There are a few dealers in the US that carry them. The great thing about them is that you can see both the front and reverse very readily, and they store neatly on the bookshelf.
4. I store medal documents in archival photo pages as well. I've found the 2 per page size works great for storing the award cards in the open position.
5. The dealers in Moscow circa 1992-1994 used business card folders to store and sell their medals. Another effective mechanism.
I've found a great way to display order books in framed displays.
1. Poke 2 small holes in the display backing where the top and bottom left corners of the award book will be.
2. Take a piece of sturdy string or thin elastic, place it through the book, and poke it through the holes on the display backing.
3. Tie the string on the back. The award book should be firmly attached.
1. I keep my prized medals/orders in professional wooden display cases.
2. I keep screwback orders and badges in the traditional black bordered "riker mounts" used by collectors. You see these a lot at gun and militaria shows.
3. I keep medals in in 3 ring binders. The English seem to have pioneered this method, and you see many at British flea markets and militaria shows. For medals I use the 6 pocket "photo sheets" that are ideal for medals. They consist of 2 rows of 3 sleeves. The individual pockets are sort of like business card size, but a little bit longer. There are a few dealers in the US that carry them. The great thing about them is that you can see both the front and reverse very readily, and they store neatly on the bookshelf.
4. I store medal documents in archival photo pages as well. I've found the 2 per page size works great for storing the award cards in the open position.
5. The dealers in Moscow circa 1992-1994 used business card folders to store and sell their medals. Another effective mechanism.
I've found a great way to display order books in framed displays.
1. Poke 2 small holes in the display backing where the top and bottom left corners of the award book will be.
2. Take a piece of sturdy string or thin elastic, place it through the book, and poke it through the holes on the display backing.
3. Tie the string on the back. The award book should be firmly attached.
