DaveC

Thanks, Perce, for the great ideas. I'm sorry to be a pest to all of you, but there's another question that's cropped up since I've almost completed the collection. How do I mount them? What do I mount them to? I have a flag lain over a piece of corkboard with a firmer wood backing, but gluing the ribbons to the flag isn't an option. I was thinking about drilling theough the corkboard and wiring the medals through and securing them on the back. Again, any help would be most appreciated.

Thanks, Perce. The engraved name plaque never occured to me, and I think it's an excellent idea. I'll be sure to post pictures of the completed display.

I came to this forum hoping I had found the right place for some assistance, and after reading the posts about felt and matboard, I believe I have. However I think I may need more help. I am putting together a collection of medals earned by my grandfather in WW2. My father has been lamenting for years that he wished he had those medals his father was buried with. However, now that I have made some headway in the collection part, caring for them, and properly preparing them for display has left me scratching my head. From the sounds of earlier posts in this thread, simple metal polish should do, but do I need a sealant afterwards? Not being a military member myself, I also find I am unaware of the proper methods of the display: Medals above the insignia badges, with the medal ribbons above that? I'm trying to put together an honourable tribute for a man that fought for his homeland, and the son he left behind. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated.