Don't know how many of you Wehrmachters exhibit at shows but for those who do or will I will share my method. Since I am security minded I start with a lockable table top case. I use the aluminum type like coin dealers use. Then I put in a false bottom to elevate the material in the case. I then put the material to be displayed in Riker mounts which makes the display easy to travel (drive) with and set up at the show. Attached is a photo of one of my displays. This works well for small objects like medals and photos.
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Good idea!
That looks good, Fred!
Where did you get your lockable table top cases?
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The cases are made by "Alstate" but I'm not sure of the spelling. I have seen them or similar ones offered for sale in antique and coin publications from time to time. I got mine from two coin clubs when they sold off their surplus cases. Check with a local coin or antique dealer. I'll check with our advertising staff next week, maybe they will have a contact I can pass along. FredOriginally posted by George StimsonThat looks good, Fred! Where did you get your lockable table top cases?Comment
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Thank you!GeorgeComment
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FRED, WHAT A GREAT PRESANTATION OF A GROUPING. I WOULDN'T BE ASHAMED TO HANG THAT ON THE WALL! CHRIS
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Very nice grouping
Interested in candid/private Hitler, KIA, and Holocaust photos. Also any AH related memorabilia--silverware, linen, crystal, china...
All the best,
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Fred
How did you come up with this idea, what inspired you to do it this way. Also may I ask whom the gentle man is in the photo's, is this a relation.
Any how a very nice presentation case, you must be very proud.Comment
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Allstate cases are made by : Allstate Manufacturing Co., 224 Market St., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, http://www.allstatemfgco.com The cases are expensive from what I have just seen but I'm used to the prices they charged 30 years ago. Also keep in mind that these cases if not mistreated will last your collecting lifetime. I'm told that there is a generic brand sold by John & Sandy Gulde, (480) 998-4001 jonsangul@aol.com and am told that these are just as good, cheaper and the sellers are good folks. So if you can't find any used ones check out these sources. FredOriginally posted by Fred BorgmannComment
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Thank you all for the kind words. Since I started my collecting life in coins and exhibited at coin shows I was familiar with the Allstate cases. Then when I spread out into military medals I discovered Riker cases at gun shows. I started doing military medal exhibits at coin shows and miltary shows to educate the public. Almost every exhibit that I have ever done has also been published somewhere. At coin shows exhibits try to educate the viewer about the items and I try to bring this style to gun and military type shows where medal exhibits are rare and usually are the type of displays with a lot of rare stuff and very little background information. I have done exhibits at the ANA conventions for example which contained only one medal and lots of pictures and text. The display illustrated above is one I did on my father after his death. Normally I do not have access to so much good background material as he had. I have done similar displays for other living veterans and hope to be doing more in the future. I also hope to see more exhibits like these done by other collectors. My father's pictures and story is posted on this site somewhere, just do a search under my name or 101st airborne and you should find it. Thanks, FredOriginally posted by nellyp51Comment
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That's good info and a good idea for shows, Fred. The problem I always have at a show when I have a table is worrying about my goods when I'm wandering the aisles. It looks like these Allstates (or something like them) would take care of that!GeorgeComment
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