Uncategorised Pros and cons of mounting?

[Chris Boonzaier]

These are parts of 2 groups out of my wifes family...

For many years I have wondered if I should have them mounted...

For every reason i find in favour of that, I find one against it as well...

What do you guys think?

[Chris Boonzaier]

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[dond]

I'd mount them in a frame with his picture and leave it at that.

[redeagleorder]

I'd either mount them in a frame or if you have the original boxes leave them there. However, if you really would like to mount them to show how they would have been worn (and I can really understand that appeal!), I think the best idea would be to make a mount with hooks on the back, so nothing permanent is done and the medals can be easily removed. it should also be ensured that such a mount, however, should never come on the market (even without medals) as an original... This could be done by carving some symbol or words on the back to denote it is a display bar.

Regards,

Matthew

[rujab]

Hallo Chris

Wunderbar,lass alles so wie es ist.

Lege alles in einen schönen Schaukasten.

Gruss

Rudi

Leave everything as it is,

Put everything in a beautyful showcase.

[Paul C]

Display case or shadow box. What does you wife think?

[dante]

As a family member, do him the honour of mounting them, the future maybe very un-kind to a loose group

[Chris Boonzaier]

As a family member, do him the honour of mounting them, the future maybe very un-kind to a loose group

That is EXACTLY the reason i am considering.

I prefer them in a frame or shadow box, but what comes after me?

[army historian]

I agree with dante - if you want it all to stay together - have them parade mounted, then put them in a display case. Also have his name on the back of the bar.

Edited January 5, 2013 by army historian