Tunic displays

[John Cooper]

Hi all,

I recall seeing some pictures from a collector in South Africa (I think) whould have some tunics displayed in frames. I have ofteen though about ideas to do this in my limited space and wanted to see or hear thoughts of others on how they have tackled or at least thought about displaying of tunics\uniforms in this manner.

John

[ww2collector]

Hi John,

This is the thread actually above yours in the list right now.

http://wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/s...d.php?t=143404

Those are really outstanding displays and a great war room!!


Eric

[jacquesf]

John, I am the guilty party. The framing of tunic has a lot of advantages:
It protect the tunic agaist dust, pests and hands.
It saves space, up against the wall.
It can be on display all the time.

No disadvantages that I can think off, except the frames can be pricey. I have done my frames so that they are hinged on one side, so they can open like a cabinet allowing access. Just make sure the hangers are well padded. Dont make the boxes deeper than 80mm. Jacques

[John Cooper]

Ahh I was tired and I guess I should of shearched a bit

I have some thoiughts on a custom frame but I think I lack the skills and tols to build it myself - I may have to ask Skip to assist...


Jacques - your display is an inspiration.

Baie dankie!

(I hope that is correct)

[jacquesf]

John, "Baie dankie" is spot on. You can use two options,
The first one is were you create a flat box closced at the back and line it with coloured mounting board. You then cover the opening with a picture frame of your choice ( with hinges on one side.)
The second option is a flat wooden box with a wooden door covering the opening, like a big flat square display cabinet.
The second one is really easy to built yourself. Jacques

[jacquesf]

Here is the picture frame type box.

[jacquesf]

display cabinet style frame

[John Cooper]

Jaquesf,

Thanks for the tips - after Christmas I will have to explore these ideas to see if I can make it work!

Goeienag! and have a Gese******235;nde Kersfees! & Gelukkige Nuwe Jaar!

[jacquesf]

John, my pleasure. How come you know Afrikaans. Jacques

[Panzer Rob]

Jacques-

Outstanding displays. I never tire if seeing shots of your collection room

Rob

[PaulR]

That is very impressive!!! Did you make the boxes yourself?

[jacquesf]

Thanx guys, I made one myself, but I am now sure how bad I am at carpentry. But it is actually really easy.Jacques

[Suber]

Go Springboks!!

[jacquesf]

Suber, now that is depressing, you obviously haven't seen them playing lately. Jacques

Go Springboks!!

[Suber]

You are right Jacques, it has been a bit since their glory in Johannesburg!! I still love them though and are my favorite Rugby team in the world!