How do I display military awards?
According to the general protocol for displaying medals, the highest honors should be placed to the top left in order of precedence. It’s also advised to assemble medals of the same category together. For example, all the stars, with the highest-ranking to the top left, and then patches, pins, and ribbons.
How do you store medals in a box?
Arrange your medals in a shadow box.
- Avoid using glue or staples, which can damage valuable military medals.
- Shadow boxes are also a great way to physically protect and preserve your medals.
- Consider following military protocol when arranging military medals in your shadow box.
How do you display medals without ribbons?
7 Ways to Display Your Medals
- Use a Display Shelf With Hanging Hooks.
- Create a Wall Hanging Using a Sports Item.
- Display the Medals Inside a Glass Jar.
- Use a Military Coin Case Display.
- Use a Large Frame with a Fabric Backing.
- Display the Medals in a Shadow Box.
- Create a DIY Medal Hanger.
How do you display medals in a shadow box?
Lay the medals against the hook and loop backing material in an arrangement that is aesthetically pleasing. If you are hanging military medals, you must place them in order of the highest honor. Place military medals highest in the shadow box, followed by ribbons and then badges.
How do you display military medals in a frame?
The medals are displayed in the frame by using two hooks that are fixed into the backing, so you just unhook them to get them out and hook them back over to put them back in the frame. The only limitation with this design is you can only include the medals, photos and a plaque.
How do you put medals in a frame?
The medals are displayed in the frame by using two hooks that are fixed into the backing, so you just unhook them to get them out and hook them back over to put them back in the frame.
How do you keep medals safe?
Wrap the medal in acid-free tissue paper or well-washed fabric, preferably undyed. Soft cotton and linen fabric such as sheets, handkerchiefs or teatowels are suitable, but other fabrics such as velvet should not be used because some contain acidic dyes, which can cause the metal to corrode.
How do I stop medals tarnishing?