Award document and metal display?

[crane34]

Hey guys. So I have a few documents now and metals with packets to go with them, Krim (still need a packet for this one), Ost and West wall so far...the cheaper ones LOL. Just wondering if anyone wanted to share how they framed/displayed them with me for a few ideas? I tried searching but it was tough to nail down the right search words..for me anyway LOL. A picture or even a link to your collection would be great!!!!

Sorry if this thread is a violation for this section and delete if it is. I will definitely share when I get mine made up

Thanks again for any help

[crane34]

Well........

I just winged it and come up with this. Pretty happy overall

[jurggie]

Looks really nice. I'm thinking about doing the same with an EK2 sometime, but I'm not really good with these kind of things.

[crane34]

Thanks

Maybe if you shoot me some measurements someday, I *might* be able to send you a present

[crane34]

So I got my Krim display made. Can't take all the credit as I found the shield holder idea in the Shields forum. . Need to get an army Krim to go with the doc but my Luft will have to do for now LOL

[Tundramonkey]

[crane34]

[Eric Gaumann]

From my experience with Soviet documents; if displayed on a wall, even away from direct sunlight, they will fade, especially the fountain pen ink. My solution is to make high quality copies of the documents and use those for the display while keeping the originals safe.

[crane34]

Thanks for the tip Eric

I did do some research and ended up going with the highest UV resistant glass I could and my "collector" room is climate controlled without any windows. I still might just take you up on the idea of photocopying though

[Eric Gaumann]

I did do some research and ended up going with the highest UV resistant glass I could and my "collector" room is climate controlled without any windows. I still might just take you up on the idea of photocopying though

You're probably safe, although I wouldn't mind other chiming in on UV glass, but by the same token better safe than sorry.

[Tundramonkey]

Great idea!!

[Tom B]

Great idea!!

Yes, I agree 100% Tom

[Lewis Bunker]

Very cool way to display complete sets.

[crane34]

Thanks guys


And I did take you up on the photocopies Eric, better safe than sorry. UV glass is very effective though. I went with just the Conservative UV glass as the conservative with reflection control is just too brittle for what I am doing, breaks super easy!! For me, here, to get museum grade was just too expensive. Wasn't even so much the glass as the shipping to the boondocks where I live LOL

"The next step is to add protection to limit the UV damage. There are several commercial products that have been developed over the years to help reduce the amount of fading. No product will eliminate fading. It is important to select a product that will reduce at least 95% of the ultraviolet radiation but preferably 99%. Each has its own strengths, and weaknesses. Cost, percentage of protection, ease of use, scratch resistance, glare control, and cleaning are all important considerations.

Let’s look at the most popular options:
Conservation glass
There are basically three types of conservation glass. First is the “Conservation clear glass”. It blocks 97% of the UV, and has a slightly greener tint to it than regular glass. These tints tend to disappear when placed in the frame and is generally unnoticeable except to the trained eye. Next is the same glass but with “reflection control”. This glass has an etched surface that helps diffuse the light so there is less glare. It is more expensive that the standard conservation clear glass. The best glass available is “Museum glass”. It is extraordinarily clear, blocks 97% of the UV, has a non reflective surface superior to non-glare glass, and is also extraordinarily expensive. This is the ultimate product and best used for those pieces of high value. All frame stores carry and promote these types of glass. Some do not even offer standard pane glass anymore for framing.: